Moray East Signs Firm Order with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
06 Diciembre 2018 - 6:26AM
Moray East Signs Firm Order with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
News release
from Vestas Wind Systems A/SAarhus,
06 December 2018
Confirming the largest MW project to date in the company’s
history, MHI Vestas will supply 100 V164-9.5 MW turbines for the
950 MW project to be installed in Scotland’s Moray Firth. The
project references Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement
No. 30/2018.
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind celebrated financial close today with
Moray East for the 950 MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm as the
offshore wind turbine manufacturer signed a firm turbine supply
order. The order includes a 15-year service agreement.
Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited, known as Moray East, is
a 950 MW offshore wind project 22km from the coast of Scotland,
which in 2017 won a Contract for Difference (CfD) from the UK
Government to supply electricity at £57.50/MWhr, representing a
significant cost reduction compared with similar projects under
construction today (typically £140/MWhr).
Project Director for Moray East, Oscar Diaz, said, “Moray East
is a landmark project for the offshore wind industry, delivering
sustainable, renewable generation at a highly competitive power
price. The project will bring new opportunities to areas including
Fraserburgh, where we have announced the windfarm’s operations and
maintenance base will be located, and in the Cromarty Firth, where
the port was last week selected as the pre-assembly port”.
“We look forward to working with MHI Vestas, particularly in
Fraserburgh and in Invergordon, where we have ongoing plans for
local supply chain engagement.”
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind CEO, Philippe Kavafyan, said, “We are
pleased that Moray East has reached financial close. With the
signing of the firm order, we can accelerate preparations for our
company’s largest MW project to date. Installing the world’s most
powerful commercial turbine, the V164-9.5 MW, in Moray Firth means
more local, clean energy jobs in Scotland and across the UK,
including our most recent expansion of blade production on the Isle
of Wight”.
In May, Moray East announced Fraserburgh as the preferred
Operations and Maintenance port for the project and only last week,
the Port of Cromarty Firth was selected as the pre-assembly
harbour, sending a strong signal that the project is progressing on
schedule.
The news from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind comes on the heels of its
recent announcement that the company’s blade factory on the Isle of
Wight received a second blade mould and is in the process of hiring
380 new, direct jobs to keep pace with growing demand.
For more information, please contact: Michael
MorrisMHI Vestas Offshore Wind Mail: mijmo@mhivestasoffshore.com
Tel: +45 8844 8950
Anders RiisDirector, VestasMail: ANPRR@vestas.comANPRRTel: +45
4181 3922
About MHI Vestas Offshore Wind MHI Vestas
Offshore Wind is a joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S
50% and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) 50%. The company’s focus
is to design, manufacture, install and service wind turbines for
the offshore wind industry. The company aims to create sustainable
value through offshore wind power by driving capital and operating
savings and increasing the power output of wind turbines. An
innovative force in offshore wind since its inception in 2014, the
company is guided by its founding principles of collaboration,
trust, technology and commitment. For more information, see
www.mhivestasoffshore.com or follow @MHIVestas on Twitter.
About Moray East Offshore Windfarm
Limited Moray Offshore Windfarm East is a joint
venture company owned by EDP Renewables (43.3 pc) and ENGIE
(23.3pc) and Diamond Green Limited (DGL) (33.4pc). In 2017, the
project was awarded a £57.50/MWhr contract for Difference (CfD) by
the UK Government.
Project Timeline
- 2010 – project development commenced when development rights
were won in the UK’s 3rd round of offshore wind licencing. The
Moray Firth Zone (Zone 1) was split into two, to enable Moray East
to be developed ahead of Moray West, as there were constraints in
the west of the zone. (Constraints in the west eased, and
development of Moray West commenced in 2016).
- 2014 – planning consent was awarded by the Scottish Government
(offshore works) and Aberdeenshire Council (onshore works)
- 2017 – A 950 MW Contract for Difference (CfD) was won in the UK
Government’s 2nd competitive CfD auction. The CfD provides a
contract for electricity for 15 years at £57.50/MWhr.
Project Statistics
- Capacity: 950 MW
- Location: UK, 22km from North East coast
- Turbines: V164–9.5 MW
- Power for average requirements of ca. 950, 000 UK homes
About VestasVestas is the energy industry’s
global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design,
manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe,
and with 97 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed
more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading
smart data capabilities and unparalleled 83 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 24,400 employees are bringing
the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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