Danish wind turbine maker Vestas has won big wind turbine orders in Greece and the Netherlands with a combined capacity of more than 220MW.

Terna Energy has ordered 40 of the OEM’s V105-3.45MW turbines for its 144MW Karystia wind project in the Greek prefecture of Evia, which will be delivered in a 3.6MW power mode, and come with a 10-year service agreement.

“We are proud to collaborate with Terna Energy on the Karystia wind project, which enjoys one of the highest wind speeds in Greece,” said Vestas Hellas head Marios Zangas.

“Our V105-3.45 MW wind turbine has an extremely robust design, specifically created to optimise energy production in high wind conditions.”

Turbine delivery is planned for the second and third quarter of 2021, with commissioning foreseen in the third quarter of 2022.

The manufacturer also secured an 80MW order for the Kroningswind project by infrastructure investor TINC in the Goeree-Overflakkee region in the South-West of the Netherlands.

The company will supply and install 19 of its V117-4.2MW machines. The order comes with a 25-year service agreement.

“For TINC as a long-term investor, innovative solutions, strict planning and long-term operational and financial commitment to the project were key elements in the selection of Vestas,” said TINC chief investment officer Chrisbert Van Kooten.

So far, there are about 1.8GW of Vestas turbines installed in Greece, and more than 2GW in the Netherlands.

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Vestas scores with big wind turbine orders in Greece and the Netherlands