Vestas has recently received its maiden firm order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbine prototype. This order comes as a promising milestone for Vestas and the renewable energy industry at large.
The order was officially placed by Bürgerwindpark Janneby eG for their ambitious Janneby wind project, situated in the picturesque region of Schleswig-Holstein. This project marks a pivotal step in harnessing wind power to generate clean and sustainable electricity.
Vestas had previously installed a prototype of the V162-7.2 MW wind turbine at the Østerild National Test Centre for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark, in September 2023. These two prototypes will now undergo an extensive and parallel testing and verification program. This rigorous process is aimed at ensuring the utmost reliability and efficiency of the turbine before it enters serial production.
The comprehensive scope of the order encompasses the supply, delivery, and commissioning of a single V162-7.2 MW wind turbine. Vestas will also provide servicing for the prototype under a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement, reinforcing their commitment to long-term reliability.
Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern and Central Europe, expressed his enthusiasm about this milestone, stating, “We are excited to announce the first V162-7.2 MW order for Vestas. The V162-7.2 MW is part of our EnVentus platform family and features flexible rating, designed to deliver optimized energy production even in the face of greater temperature and climate variations. We thank Bürgerwindpark Janneby for their trust and collaboration, enabling us to perform rigorous testing of our new turbine to ensure optimized reliability.”
Jörg Peter Thordsen, a board member of Bürgerwindpark Janneby eG, also shared his perspective, saying, “As the operator of Germany's largest pilot wind turbine test and certification site, we are proud to build the Vestas V162-7.2 MW at our wind park. We are pleased to be able to participate in the development of this next generation of wind turbines.”
What sets the V162-7.2 MW apart is its design, which takes into account the entire value chain. It offers improved transportability of the nacelle unit and the flexibility to perform servicing and upgrades over the turbine's operational lifetime, making it a promising addition to the renewable energy landscape.
The delivery of the turbine is set to commence in the first quarter of 2024, with commissioning scheduled for completion in the second quarter of the same year.
