Avangrid Renewables has placed a 144 MW order with Vestas for the Otter Creek Wind Farm in Illinois.
Vestas will be supplying V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW power-optimized mode. The full Otter Creek nameplate capacity is 158 MW, which includes previously purchased Vestas components.
“The proven technology of Vestas wind turbines makes for a great fit as we start to mobilize construction at our newest Illinois wind farm,” says David Carroll, vice president of projects at Avangrid Renewables. “Capitalizing on their advanced platform enables us to deliver a competitive project that brings substantial long-term economic benefits to Allen and Otter Creek townships in LaSalle County.”
“We’re pleased to build on our portfolio with Avangrid Renewables and expand the 4 MW platform footprint throughout the U.S.,” adds Chris Brown, president of Vestas’ sales and service division in the U.S. and Canada. “The production, transportation and construction of these turbines will support substantial numbers of jobs and stimulate millions of dollars of spending across a thriving American supply chain, while the long-term operations of the project will deliver clean, low-cost energy to the community and generate millions of dollars in tax revenue and land lease payments.”
The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multiyear Active Output Management 5000 service agreement. Turbine delivery and commissioning are expected in the second and third quarters of 2019, respectively.
