Company announcement from
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Randers, 8 July 2008
Company announcement No. 36/2008
Vestas order for 44 wind turbines in the USA
Vestas has received an order for 44 wind turbines to be delivered to a wind
power project in the USA. The order comprises the supply and commissioning of
the turbines and a five-year service and maintenance agreement. Delivery of the
turbines is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2009 with commissioning
planned for the second half of 2010.
At the customer's request, details about project ownership, exact location, etc.
cannot be disclosed.
“The USA boasts excellent wind resources, and Vestas is pleased to be playing an
active role in the utilisation of its wind potential. Not only will the 44 wind
turbines be a source of clean and renewable energy, they will also contribute to
the creation of new local jobs,” says Jens Søby, President of Vestas Americas
A/S.
In 2007, over 5,200 MW of new wind generating capacity was put in place in the
USA, representing a growth of 45 per cent on the previous year. In the first
quarter of 2008, a total of 1,400 MW of new wind power capacity worth
approximately USD 3bn was installed according to the American Wind Energy
Association.
The above order does not affect Vestas' expectations for 2008 cf. company
announcement No. 25/2008 of 8 May 2008.
Any questions may be addressed to Peter Wenzel Kruse, Senior Vice President of
Group Communications at Vestas Wind Systems A/S, telephone +45 9730 0000.
Yours sincerely
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Ditlev Engel
President and CEO
