Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from E.ON for 139 V110-2.0 MW turbines. “We are excited to be working with Vestas on this turbine purchase as E. ON expands its U.S. portfolio,” said Patrick Woodson, Chairman of E.ON North America. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a multi-year service agreement. Nacelles, blades, and towers will be produced at Vestas’ Colorado factories with delivery expected to begin in the second quarter of 2017 and commissioning planned for the fourth quarter of 2017.
“We’re honored to build on our successful relationship with E.ON and further deploy the versatile V110-2.0 MW turbine to their project. E.ON is a dedicated renewable energy leader both globally and in North America, and we look forward to helping them deliver low-cost clean electricity,” said Chris Brown, President of Vestas’ sales and service division in the United States and Canada.
Since the Vestas 2 MW-platform’s debut, more than 33 GW have been installed globally. Vestas states that it’s wind turbines deliver clean energy that supports the global fight against climate change. Wind power from Vestas’ more than 57,300 wind turbines currently reduces carbon emissions by over 82 million tons of carbon dioxide every year, while at the same time building energy security and independence. Vestas has also delivered wind energy in 75 countries, providing jobs for around 21,500 passionate people at our service and project sites, research facilities, factories and offices all over the world. With 50 percent more megawatts installed than anyone else in the industry and over 75 GW of cumulative installed capacity worldwide, Vestas is the world leader in wind energy.
