The order has been placed by Aspiravi NV and Limburg win(d)t.
The contract includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the turbines along with a 15-year full-scope service agreement (AOM 4000).
The construction of the turbines for the wind power plants is expected to start end of 2013 and the projects are expected to be commissioned by the end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014.
“We are currently operating about 50 Vestas wind turbines in Belgium and abroad and in these projects Vestas has demonstrated to be a partner for us more than purely a contractor," said Rik Van de Walle, Director of Aspiravi NV and Limburg win(d)t.
"Vestas understands that high level project management combined with flexibility is required during the construction of a wind power plant together with reliable performance during operation. The fact that in 2012 we had already selected the Vestas V112 for the Northwind 216 MW offshore wind power plant proves that we believe in this wind turbine,” Van de Walle said.
Hans Vestergaard, Senior Vice President Sales, Vestas Central Europe noted that the order for three V112-3.0 MW turbines is a first for the Belgian market.
“Further developing our long-term partnership with Aspiravi NV and Limburg win(d)t, one of the key players in the wind energy sector in Belgium, is part of our continuous efforts to meet our customers’ needs with efficient wind energy solutions," he said. "We are happy that Aspiravi NV and Limburg win(d)t demonstrate full confidence in the quality of our technology and the business case certainty we offer.”
Introducing the V112-3.0MW turbine to the Belgian onshore market is yet another milestone in a string of firsts for the turbine. Since its introduction in August 2010, the V112-3.0 MW turbine has been well received by the market, resulting in a firm and unconditional order intake of more than 3 GW.
Vestas has now expanded the 3 MW platform to include the V112-3.3 MW, the V117-3.3 MW and the V126-3.3 MW to cover the high, medium and low wind market segments.
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