In partnership with Global Power Generation, Vestas has secured a 96 MW deal for the Hawkesdale Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia. The project will feature 23 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines which Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. With an energy-based availability guarantee, the service agreement will maximise the energy production of the fleet and provide Global Power Generation with long term business case certainty.
The deal follows Vestas recent announcement of the second stage of the Berrybank wind project and the Ryan Corner wind project, two new Victorian wind parks to be developed with Global Power Generation. Together, the three projects will export a total of 424 MW of clean energy to the Australian grid.
Clive Turton, President, Vestas Asia Pacific, said “We are proud that customers from all around the world turn to Vestas for our leading technology, market experience, broad service solutions and ultimately, the best return on investment for their wind project. Global Power Generation is a valued customer to Vestas globally and we look forward to building on our existing partnership through the delivery of Hawkesdale Wind Farm.”
Peter Cowling, Head of Vestas Australia & New Zealand, said, “Vestas is pleased to deliver Hawkesdale Wind Farm which will continue to strengthen Victoria’s sustainable future, while driving the state’s renewable energy targets. Vestas is the largest installer and maintainer of wind generators in Australia. With a total of 424 MW across Ryan Corner, Berrybank Stage Two and now Hawkesdale wind farms, our partnership with Global Power Generation reinforces our commitment to Australia’s clean energy transition.”
Hawkesdale Wind Farm is set to power approximately 35,000 homes and create around 145 jobs during its construction. Delivery of the turbines is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2021, with commissioning scheduled for the third quarter of 2022.
