MHI Vestas Signs Conditional Contract for 330 MW Project

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement with Dong Energy regarding phase 1 of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm, comprising 330 MW.

The company added, they will disclose a company announcement in case the project translates into a firm and unconditional order.

Earlier this year, the Danish energy giant selected MHI Vestas as preferred supplier for phase 1 of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm. The joint venture is to supply V164-8.0 MW wind turbines for 330 MW project that will utilise blades produced at its UK factory on the Isle of Wight.

For the phase 2, Dong has selected Siemens as a preferred supplier for delivery of its 7MW wind turbine.

The company has decided to split the Walney Extension offshore wind development project into phase 1 and 2, each with a capacity of 330MW.

OffshoreWIND staff; Image: mhi vestas