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Tuesday, December 15 2020 - 06:00
AsiaNet
Vestas wins 96 MW order for wind project in Australia
SINGAPORE, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

In partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational 
power company Naturgy Group, Vestas has secured a 96 MW deal for the Hawkesdale 
Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia. The project will feature 23 V136-4.2 MW wind 
turbines which Vestas will supply and install.

Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 15-year Active Output Management 
5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. With an energy-based availability guarantee, 
the service agreement will maximise the energy production of the fleet and 
provide Global Power Generation (Naturgy Group) with long-term business case 
certainty.

The deal follows Vestas' recent announcement of the second stage of the 
Berrybank wind project and the Ryan Corner wind project, two new Victorian wind 
parks to be developed with Global Power Generation. Together, the three 
projects will export a total of 424 MW of clean energy to the Australian grid.

"We are proud that customers from all around the world turn to Vestas for our 
leading technology, market experience, broad service solutions and ultimately, 
the best return on investment for their wind project", said Clive Turton, 
President of Vestas Asia Pacific. "Global Power Generation is a valued customer 
to Vestas globally and we look forward to building on our existing partnership 
through the delivery of Hawkesdale Wind Farm".

"Vestas is pleased to deliver Hawkesdale Wind Farm which will continue to 
strengthen Victoria's sustainable future, while driving the state's renewable 
energy targets", said Peter Cowling, Head of Vestas Australia and New Zealand. 
"Vestas is the largest installer and maintainer of wind generators in 
Australia. With a total of 424 MW across Ryan Corner, Berrybank Stage Two and 
now Hawkesdale wind farms, our partnership with Global Power Generation 
reinforces our commitment to Australia's clean energy transition".

"Global Power Generation is very pleased to also work with continue its 
partnership with Vestas as OEM and long-term maintenance service provider for 
Hawkesdale Wind Farm", said Pedro Serrano, Chief Business Development Officer, 
Global Power Generation.

Hawkesdale Wind Farm is set to power approximately 35,000 homes and create 
around 145 jobs during its construction.

Delivery of the turbines is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, 
with commissioning scheduled for the third quarter of 2022. 

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. 
We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, 
and with more than 122 GW of wind turbines in 82 countries, we have installed 
more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data 
capabilities and unparalleled more than 108 GW of wind turbines under service, 
we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver 
best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more 
than 25,500 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to 
power a bright future.

For updated Vestas photographs and videos, please visit our media images page 
on:
https://www.vestas.com/en/media/images

We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at 
www.vestas.com following us on our social media channels: 

-http://www.twitter.com/vestas 
-http://www.linkedin.com/company/vestas 
-www.facebook.com/vestas  
-www.instagram.com/vestas 
-http://www.youtube.com/vestas

About Global Power Generation (Naturgy Group)

Global Power Generation (GPG) is the Naturgy Energy Group's subsidiary 
dedicated to international power generation, which is 25% owned by the Kuwait 
Investment Authority (KIA), the oldest sovereign fund in the world. KIA's 
interest in GPG is managed by the KIA's direct infrastructure platform, Wren 
House Infrastructure Management. GPG manages a total installed capacity of 
4,100 MW and employs around 800 people worldwide. We are backed by a great 
variety of projects that we have developed in different countries around the 
world and our best resource is the experience and know-how of our team. We 
bring an owner-orientated approach to each of our projects and primarily focus 
on long-term projects. We are a company dedicated to the environment, health, 
safety and the community.

For further information about Naturgy, GPG and GPG Australia, please visit our 
websites on:

-https://www.naturgy.com/en/home 
-https://www.globalpower-generation.com/ 
-http://globalpower-generation.com.au/ 
-https://www.berrybankwindfarm.globalpower-generation.com.au/

We also invite you to visit our mother company´s social media channels:

-https://www.instagram.com/naturgy/ 
-https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturgy/ 
-https://www.youtube.com/naturgy 
-https://www.facebook.com/Naturgy/ 
-https://twitter.com/Naturgy

SOURCE:  Vestas