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Vestas bags 136MW turbine order for Canadian wind farm

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Vestas bags 136MW turbine order for Canadian wind farm | Windpower Monthly

Danish manufacterer Vestas has received a 136MW order for 22 V162-6.2 MW turbines.

They are destined for an undisclosed project in Canada.

The order comprises supply, delivery, commissioning and a multi-year service agreement.

Delivery will begin in the third quarter of 2024, with commissioning scheduled for Q4.

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