Delivery of the wind turbines is scheduled to be completed by mid-2011. The wind energy contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system and a 3-year service agreement.
“We are very happy that this new customer Erneuerbare Energien Teetzleben GmbH & Co. KG has chosen our newest turbine, the V112-3.0 MW,” says Hans Jörn Rieks, President of Vestas Central Europe. “This was a very competitive project, and we see this sale as a strong endorsement of the V112 and its very strong business case for customers – particularly for the many low and medium wind sites in Germany.”
“For this project we have carefully evaluated the offers of four leading wind turbine manufacturers,” explains Matthias Niedzwetzki, CEO of Erneuerbare Energien Teetzleben. “Our decision to choose Vestas’ V112- 3.0 MW turbine was based on a combination of several important facts: The V112-3.0 MW will bring us the absolute best return of investment for this project compared to the supply of the competitors. The price also played a role, but especially important to us was the logistical part. Under good conditions, the V112-3.0 MW can be installed in a couple of days which is very important for us, as we drive for an installation in the second part of 2011. Finally, we have been delighted with the excellent support of Vestas.
A few days ago, I have personally taken the opportunity to see the V112 live and to learn about Vestas’ production in Lem, Ringkobing and Aarhus, and I was convinced of the high production and audit standards. Equally interesting are the new, differentiated service concepts, which offer us maximum flexibility in connection with our planned operations concept,” he concludes.
About the V112-3.0 MW turbine
The V112-3.0 MW turbine is the product of Vestas’ 30 years of knowledge and passion for wind energy and the experience that comes with installing over 41,000 turbines in 65 countries across five continents. Vestas’ focus on constant innovation and on applying new technological solutions results in increased performance of our wind turbines and a low cost of energy – ensuring a top-quality business case that generates a solid return on investment for our customers.
This result comes from exhaustive design solutions and subsequent testing of the V112-3.0 MW to optimise the performance of all components and minimise turbine downtime for servicing. A new blade profile, nacelle design and cooling-system deliver optimised operation, while the new generator and full-scale converter technology deliver high, stable plant output complying with most stringent grid requirements worldwide.
The V112-3.0 MW also demonstrates Vestas’ focus on providing solutions for the entire global wind energy sector: A turbine that offers a better way to harness the world’s ample supplies of low and medium winds and provides excellent grid support contributing to higher grid stability, and a turbine that is easier to transport and install in sites where installing a wind farm presents significant challenges. In addition, the turbine offers very competitive noise performance through configurable noise modes with minimal loss of production.
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 41,000 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 power 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 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.
