MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, a 50/50 joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has received a firm and unconditional order for 40 V164-8.0 MW turbines for the offshore Walney Extension West project in the U.K.
The 330 MW order was placed by DONG Energy. The contract covers supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a five-year, full-scope service contract.
The project will be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and will not enter into the order backlog of Vestas Wind Systems A/S.