Vestas secures first multi-brand repowering order from PacifiCorp

Vestas has received an order from PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 47 V110-2.0 MW turbines, delivered in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode, to repower the Goodnoe Hills wind project in Washington, U.S.  With the order, PacifiCorp repowers the projects’ existing 47 Senvion MM92 2MW turbines, increasing the project’s nameplate capacity from its original 94 MW to 103 MW. The project was originally commissioned in 2008.

Repowering existing and aging wind projects with new wind turbine technology offers substantial returns from increased annual energy production and reduced operating costs. Through repowering, owners and operators benefit by replacing old equipment with advanced technology, while significantly lowering operating costs.

The order follows PacifiCorp’s 234 MW order with Vestas to repower the Marengo I and II projects, also located in Washington.

The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines as well as a long-term service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the project. Turbine delivery will begin in the first quarter of 2019.