Vestas has received a 226MW order for five wind energy projects in Russia from WEDF (Wind Energy Development Fund), a joint investment fund created on a parity basis by PJSC Fortum and JSC Rusnano.
With this fifth order from its framework agreement with RUSNANO and Fortum to supply wind energy solutions in Russia, Vestas increases its footprint in the country to a total capacity of almost 830 MW. Located in the Rostov and Astrakhan region, the projects will consist of V126-4.2 MW wind turbines with 87 metres towers and long-term service contracts. Deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2021 and commissioning start is planned for the third quarter of 2021.
