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Vestas and DONG Energy to collaborate on test of new V164-7.0 MW wind turbines
DONG Energy and Vestas have today announced the signing
of a letter of intent regarding test of the new V164-7.0
MW turbine..
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V164 - 7.0 MW blade length |
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Vestas Wind Systems A/S
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According to the letter
of intent, DONG Energy will perform a design review
of the new V164-7.0 MW
next generation offshore turbine.
Additionally it is the intention that one or more
V164-7.0 MW turbines could be installed at one of
DONG Energy’s test sites for research and
demonstration purposes and as such will allow DONG
Energy to potentially be one of the very first
customers to acquire this next generation Vestas
turbine for a future commercial offshore project.
The V164-7.0 MW is a
dedicated offshore turbine designed specifically for the
harsh conditions in the Northern European waters.
Furthermore, it is the intention of DONG Energy and
Vestas to investigate the possibility for Vestas to
supply a number of V112 3.0 MW for DONG Energy’s Danish
onshore Kappel test site for research and demonstration
purposes.
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V164-7.0 MW
Offshore Turbine |
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Vestas Wind Systems A/S
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Installation of test
turbines is an important step in commercializing new
turbine technology for large scale offshore wind farms.
Further, larger turbines are expected to contribute to
bringing down the cost of renewable energy offshore.
About DONG Energy
DONG Energy is one of the leading energy groups in
Northern Europe, headquartered in Denmark. Dong’s
business is based on procuring, producing, distributing
and trading in energy and related products in Northern
Europe. They have approx 6,000 employees and generated
EUR 7.3bn in revenue in 2010. DONG Energy has built more
large scale offshore wind farms than any other developer
in the world, making it the market leader in the field.
They currently have approx 700 MW of offshore wind power
in production and more than 1.3 GW under construction in
the UK, Germany and Denmark. For further information,
see
www.dongenergy.com
About Vestas
Every single day, Vestas wind turbines deliver clean
energy that supports the global fight against climate
change. Wind power from Vestas’ more than 43,000 wind
turbines currently reduces carbon emissions by more than
40 million tons of CO2 every year, while at the same
time building energy security and independence.
Vestas is the world leader in wind technology, with a
history of technological innovation and over 30 years of
experience in developing, manufacturing, installing and
maintaining wind turbines. Vestas was a pioneer in the
wind industry and started to manufacture wind turbines
in 1979. In 1987, the company began to concentrate
exclusively on wind energy.
Today, Vestas operates in more than 65 countries,
providing jobs for over 20,000 passionate people at our
service and project sites, research facilities,
factories and offices all over the world.
For further information contact:
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Michael Holm, Director, Press Office
Tel.: +45 9730 3236
micho@vestas.com
www.vestas.com
DONG Energy
Helene Aagaard, Media Relations
+45 9955 9330
helaa@dongenergy.dk
Source
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Article Reference : 020167
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