Vestas has announced a firm and unconditional order from MidAmerican Energy Co., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 356 MW of V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wind XI project.
The order references Vestas’ June 17, 2016, announcement and includes previously purchased PTC-qualifying components. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a five-year Active Output Management 5000 service agreement, Vestas’ full-scope service package.
The turbines will be manufactured at Vestas’ Colorado factories, and delivery will begin in the second quarter of 2019. The 2 GW Wind XI project consists of multiple Iowa sites being placed into service between 2017 and 2019. Potential future order intake under the agreement is expected to occur as partial deliveries under the master agreement and will be announced firm and unconditional consistent with Vestas’ order announcement policy.
“This project will harness low-cost wind energy for MidAmerican Energy’s customers, all while enhancing the reliability and resiliency of the grid,” says Chris Brown, president of Vestas’ sales and service division in the U.S. and Canada.
