Vestas Secures 60 MW Order in Romania
Vestas has received a 60 MW order from DTEK Renewable International & Moldova Eolian to power the Ruginoasa wind project in Romania. The order includes a total of ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.0 MW operating mode at a hub height of 125m.
The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.
“Vestas is thrilled to deliver our turbine technology to Romania which leverages the versatility and strong performance of the EnVentus platform technology, Vestas’ next generation in the evolution of wind turbine,” says Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern & Central Europe. “Our thanks go to DTEK Renewable International & Moldova Eolian for their trust in us.”
Turbine delivery begins in the third quarter of 2023 with commissioning scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2023.
In June 2022, Finas Group and DTEK Renewable International started a new project in Romania worth EUR 60 mln: a 65 MW PV park in the town of Glodeni, Mures County, which covers 90 hectares and will be completed in 2023.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. They design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +160 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, Vestas has installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through their industry-leading smart data capabilities and +140 GW of wind turbines under service, Vestas uses data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with their customers, Vestas’ more than 29,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
About DTEK Renewables
DTEK Renewables is the operating company managing the renewable energy assets of DTEK Group. DTEK is the largest Ukrainian national investor in renewables energy that shares modern ESG business principles and invests in innovations.
The company’s development strategy is aligned with the Energy Strategy of Ukraine that aims at increasing the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix. DTEK’s key goal is to become a carbon neutral company by 2040.
Today, the company’s green portfolio is 1 GW of solar and wind capacities.
In November 2022, DTEK Renewables generated 28.7 million kWh of green electricity at its generating enterprises. This amount is enough to cover the monthly electricity needs of almost 190,000 households.
The company supports the operation of its own generating capacities in Ukraine so that they can produce the maximum amount of electricity and thus reduce its deficit during the heating season.
