Danish wind giant Vestas has landed a 300MW order for its top-of-the-line EnVentus onshore model from Apex Clean Energy, to be installed on the developer’s Goose Creek project in the US state of Illinois.
The delivery will cover 50 of the OEM’s V162-6.2MW turbines and include commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 10-year active output management service agreement.
“Our advanced modularised design in the EnVentus platform enables our customers to expand their wind energy portfolios through customisable solutions”, said Laura Beane, president of Vestas North America.
“The Goose Creek wind farm [will] bring Illinois closer to reaching its goal of 100% clean energy by 2050.”
The project is forecast to support nearly 400 construction jobs, eight long-term positions, and $200m in tax and landowner payments in the state.
Apex CEO Mark Goodwin said: “Goose Creek Wind will positively impact domestic energy security while delivering substantial economic benefits, including long-term positions and hundreds of construction jobs, as well as significant tax revenue and landowner payments.”
Turbine delivery begins in the third quarter of 2023 with commissioning before year-end.
