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Vestas secures 500MW orders for two US projects

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Danish turbine manufacturer said it received a 270MW order, for 60 V163-4.5 MW turbines for an undisclosed Engie subsidiary-owned project in the US.

The order includes supply, delivery, commissioning and a 20-year service agreement. Delivery is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024, with commissioning following in Q1 2025.

Meanwhile, Vestas has also secured a 239MW order, for 53 V163-4.5 MW turbines for second undisclosed project in the US. Delivery will begin in Q4 2024, with commissioning scheduled for 2025. Vestas will also provide multi-year service.

Earlier this month, the turbine manufacturer was named as the preferred supplier by a consortium of developers for their 504MW Gray Whale 3 project in South Korea.

Vestas raised its 2023 outlook at the start of November and said it is on track to become profitable this year, after the company posted a narrow net profit in its third-quarter financial results.

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