Vestas selected to supply turbines for 148 MW wind project in South Africa
Vestas has announced that it has been awarded an order for the 148 MW Oyster Bay wind project from developer Enel Green Power. The project is located in Oyster Bay in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
The wind farm will comprise 41 V117-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode at a 91.5-meter hub height. Vestas Southern Africa will deliver local content and job creation by procuring locally produced towers, ensure skills development at project sites and support social economic development initiatives in the regions.
The project will feature VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution to lower turbine downtime and optimise energy output. The contract further includes supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 5-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement.
Turbine delivery and installation is planned for the second half of 2020.
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