The project is an extension of the Wieringermeer test site, which will have a total capacity of 17 wind turbines: eight spots for serially-produced turbines and nine for prototypes of large wind turbine manufacturers. With this order, Vestas will provide the eight serially-produced turbines for regular energy production, which ECN Wind Energy Facilities may use to perform tests on behalf of third parties. Such tests could include operational strategies to optimize output and grid integration.
“We are excited to enter into business with leading researcher and technology developer, ECN Wind Energy Facilities, showing how Vestas continues to set the benchmark in industry testing. Together we have developed a tailored solution for the project that maximizes energy production and increases customer value,” said Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern and Central Europe
The project will consist of eight V126-3.45 MW turbines delivered in a 3.8 MW power optimized mode and hub heights of 117 meters to maximize the energy output of the site’s specific wind conditions. The project includes VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution for monitoring the turbines.
ECN Windturbine Testpark Wieringermeer, is a fully owned subsidiary of NRG. They focus on several key aspects in the wind industry such as finding solutions to lower the LCOE for both on- and offshore wind energy, and improving the business case and increasing the competitiveness of the Dutch wind market through innovations. They have an advisory role towards industry partners and the Dutch government and support the wind industry with development of state of the art wind farm service.
The contract includes design and construction of foundations as well as supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as an Active Output Management 5000 service agreement ranging up to 20 years. Turbine delivery is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2019.
