Vestas has been awarded an order for 252 MW for three 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.
Located in the Kalmykiya and the Rostov region, the projects will comprise 60 V126-4.2 MW wind turbines. The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 15-year service agreement. Turbine delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2020, while energy production is expected to start during the fourth quarter of 2020. This is the fourth order from its framework agreement with Rusnano and Fortum to supply wind energy solutions in Russia.