Vestas is to supply turbines totalling 90MW for the Kassidiaris wind farm in Greece, which is being developed by Eltech Anemos.
The Danish manufacturer will deliver and install 25 V136-3.45MW machines optimised to 3.6MW for the project located in the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece.
Delivery is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2018.
The contract also includes a 20-year active output management 4000 service agreement.
Kassidiaris will be the largest wind farm in Greece when complete.
Vestas Mediterranean president Marco Graziano said:“Building the largest wind park in Greece underlines Vestas’ market-leading position and we are pleased to partner with Eltech Anemos S.A. once again for another landmark project. By introducing the V136-3.45 MW to the Greek market in 3.6 Power Optimised Mode, we are also raising the bar for energy output in the market and I am confident the Kassidiaris project will strengthen our partnership even further”.
On behalf of Eltech Anemos S.A., the technical Director, Dr. A. Fragoulis said: “Vestas has shown great understanding of the project’s specific requirements and provided their latest technology, solutions and wind expertise to achieve the best returns. By using the V136-3.45 MW in its 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode, the project will exceed the initial target for performance and benefits”.
