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Large wind farm for Western Australia

Vestas receives its largest single order in Australia Vestas Wind Turbines wins Australian contract for 111 turbines, each capable of generating nearly 2.0 megawatts, Energy Digital, By Ian Armitage |  Apr 1, 2010 Vestas, a leading global maker of wind turbines, has won a contract to supply 111 turbines to west Australia, marking its biggest contract in the country.

The turbines, each capable of generating nearly 2.0 megawatts, are to be installed in Collgar Wind Farm about 300km from Perth, which is being financed by Swiss bank UBS and by an Australian fund.

The first turbines are to be delivered in the second or third quarter of 2010 and the entire order should be completed in the second half of 2012.

“We are delighted with this order for the Collgar Wind Farm,” said Sean Sutton, President of Asia Pacific. “In the current challenging economic times, it is important that large renewable energy investments, such as this project, continue in Australia and that the incredible wind resources available are harnessed for sustainable carbon emission reductions.”

Vestas receives its largest single order in Australia | Energy Digital

April 2, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | energy, Western Australia, wind | Australia, renewable, wind