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Vestas to Supply 16 Wind Turbines for Vietnam's New Projects
Vestas will provide wind turbines for two new wind farms in central Vietnam.
There will be 16 turbines in total.
The projects are part of Vietnam's Power Development Plan 8.
This plan supports the country's move toward cleaner energy.
The turbines will have very large rotors and tall towers to capture more wind.
Vestas says the equipment is designed for Vietnam's wind conditions.
The company will also maintain the turbines for 20 years.
Deliveries are expected to start in 2027, followed by the projects' commissioning.
Vestas will supply 16 V163-4 MW wind turbines for two wind farms in central Vietnam.
The projects are included in Vietnam's Power Development Plan 8 and have secured investment licenses.
The turbines will feature 163-metre rotors and site-specific 155-metre hub-height towers.
Vestas will provide 20-year AOM 5000 service and maintenance agreements for the projects.
Component deliveries are expected to begin in 2027, with commissioning to follow.
- Who
- Vestas and an unnamed Vietnamese renewable energy developer.
- What
- Contracts were awarded for Vestas to supply 16 V163-4 MW wind turbines for two wind farms.
- Where
- The two wind farms will be located in central Vietnam.
- When
- The announcement was dated October 2; component deliveries are expected to begin in 2027.
- Why
- The projects support Vietnam's clean energy transition, energy security, and pathway toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
Key facts
- Projects
- Two new wind farms
- Turbines
- 16 Vestas V163-4 MW turbines
- Rotor diameter
- 163 metres
- Hub height
- 155 metres
- Service agreement
- 20-year AOM 5000 service and maintenance contracts
- Delivery timeline
- Components are expected to begin delivery in 2027, with commissioning to follow
- Existing Vestas capacity in Vietnam
- 1.6 gigawatts of installed capacity
- Global 4 MW platform
- More than 88 gigawatts of installed capacity globally
Quotes
Antoine CROIZE
Country Manager, Vestas Vietnam
“We are honoured by our customer’s confidence and proud to be supporting some of the first wind projects moving forward under PDP8. These projects demonstrate that the next generation of wind development in Vietnam can be enabled through innovative, proven technology and tailor-made solutions.”
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