Vestas Wind : secures 50 MW order in Argentina

After a strong order intake in Q1 and yesterday's 220 MW order in the Argentina, Vestas further strengthens its position in the market with order for the 50 MW El Llano wind park.

Press release from Vestas Mediterranean, Madrid, 2017-06-07 13:47 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from the only aluminium smelter in Argentina, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C., to supply 14 V126-3.45 delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for the 50 MW El Llano wind park in Chubut. Located close to Aluar's facilities, the wind park will provide electricity for Aluar's aluminium smelting, highlighting wind energy's attractive economics for energy intensive industries.

The order comprises the supply and installation of the wind turbines as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM5000) service agreement, ensuring optimal operation of the wind park at all times. Turbine delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of 2017, while commissioning is expected for the third quarter of 2018.

'Argentina has an ambitious plan to add renewable energy capacity to their energy mix at record speed, which is bringing other countries in the region along. The project is another example of how wind energy can meet high energy demands at a low cost and hereby help Argentina and other countries achieve their renewable energy targets', says President of Vestas Mediterranean, Marco Graziano.

By using wind energy to run their energy intensive aluminium production, Aluar follows the global trend of companies procuring renewable energy to run their operations with cost-efficient and sustainable energy. The El Llano wind park will also help Aluar meet the requirement stipulated in the Argentinian Renewable Energy Law 27.191 that requires large electricity consumers to get a percentage of their usage from renewable sources. Over the last six months, Vestas has signed around 500 MW of firm and unconditional orders in Argentina.

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For more information, please contact:
Irene Rodriguez Alvarez
Communication Partner, Vestas Mediterranean
Tel.: +34 91 362 8113
Email: irral@vestas.com

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Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on wind power solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 83 GW of wind turbines in 75 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 73 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 22,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

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