Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has received a 46-megawatt order from Spanish energy company Naturgy for the repowering of the Somozas wind farm in Galicia, Spain, as part of efforts to modernise aging renewable infrastructure.
The project involves replacing 81 older turbines with nine newer and more efficient units—seven V150-6.0MW models and two V110-2.2MW turbines—reducing the number of machines on-site while increasing overall energy output. Although the total installed capacity will decrease slightly from 49.6MW to 46.4MW, annual energy production is expected to rise to 168 gigawatt-hours, according to the companies.
“This project will significantly improve efficiency while reducing the visual impact on the landscape,” Vestas said in a statement.
Work has already begun on dismantling the existing turbines, which have been in operation for over 25 years. Naturgy said a large portion of the materials from the dismantling process will be recycled or recovered in line with circular economy principles.
“It is a strategic initiative aimed at transforming ageing infrastructure while preserving environmental standards,” the company stated.
The €67 million repowering effort is backed by European Union funding under the NextGenerationEU programme, managed through Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. The Somozas project is one of three repowering initiatives Naturgy is developing in the region. Collectively, the projects will reduce the number of turbines in Galicia from 172 to 25.
The order also includes a 10-year service agreement with Vestas. Turbine delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, with commissioning scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
