Vestas has received a 31-MW order for the Beck Burn wind project in northwest England. Building on the proven 3-MW platform design and the versatility of Vestas¡¯ product portfolio, the V105-3.45 MW turbines are optimized to meet the demanding UK tip-height restrictions.
This order is part of a new Master Supply Agreement (MSA), structured as a share-of-wallet agreement. As such, EDF EN is set to purchase a minimum of 45% of its future onshore wind installations in Europe and a minimum of 30% of its future onshore wind installations in the U.S. from Vestas for deliveries in 2016 to 2019.
¡°EDF Energies Nouvelles has plans to significantly grow its wind asset base,¡± said Antoine Cahuzac, CEO of EDF Energies Nouvelles. ¡°This long-term agreement will help us in reaching our goals as it offers the opportunity to secure flexibility and cost-efficiency for a lot of our upcoming wind projects. We do appreciate that Vestas operates in most of EDF Energies Nouvelles¡¯ targeted countries.¡±
The 31-MW Beck Burn order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines. as well as a Service and Availability Agreement (AOM 4000). Delivery of the wind turbines is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2016.
¡°We¡¯re very happy to receive this UK order for the V105-3.45 MW turbine,¡± said President of Vestas Northern Europe, Klaus Steen Mortensen. ¡°This is the first time we are awarded a V105 project in the UK, and this once again emphasizes the competitiveness and flexibility of our 3-MW platform in a market typically dominated by height restrictions and less efficient technologies. Both the 31-MW order and the frame agreement are the result of a close collaboration and a strong track record between EDF EN and Vestas.¡±
The MSA includes a VestasOnline Business SCADA system and the option of establishing several schemes of service and maintenance contracts in different countries in close partnership with EDF EN.
