Vestas receives order for 500 MW in the USA

500 MW will be the total rated power for the turbines. The turbines are destined for projects in the states of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The order comes for Alliant Energy Corporation , a company which is already a long term customer of Vestas. The company ordered the same turbines in June of last year for it's Cedar Ridge wind farm in Wisconsin. The turbines will start to be delivered in 2009 , with the final ones being delivered in 2011.

Jens Søby, President of Vestas Americas A/S said: “We are extremely proud to supply the wind turbines to Alliant’s projects and to continue our long-standing working relationship with Alliant,” says J. “A total of 500 MW of wind generating capacity will make a significant contribution to the power supply in all three states where the turbines will be installed. As such, this order is further proof that wind is poised to become a major player in the national energy mix. What we have seen so far in the USA is just the beginning. With a stable federal political framework in place that will allow for planning in the medium and long term, the industry can start to fully utilise the abundant wind resources in this country.”

For additional information:

http://www.vestas.com/files//Filer/EN/Investor/Company_announcements/2008/080602-MFKUK-28.pdf

http://www.vestas.com/

http://www.alliantenergy.com