V163-4.5MW turbine
Denmark-based
Vestas has received a 270MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order consists of 60 V163-4.5MW turbines, Vestas’ latest high-capacity factor turbine, and the project has been developed by Steelhead Americas, Vestas’ North American development arm. The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.
Laura Beane, Vestas North America, president said: “We are pleased to close out 2024 by continuing to deliver significant projects across the USA and meet the growing demand for homegrown electricity while strengthening America’s energy independence and security. We are also grateful to the expertise of Steelhead Americas for developing this project, a testament to their growing track record of creating meaningful business opportunities for communities around the USA.”
Steelhead Americas led all development efforts including permitting, land acquisition, and construction design to deliver the customer a project that is ready for construction and installation.
Steelhead Americas’ president Chris Rogers said: “Steelhead has a track-record of successfully delivering high-quality wind projects that fuel economic growth and bring meaningful local benefits. This project exemplifies that success. By harnessing local wind resources and infrastructure, along with the support of local landowners eager to bring the benefits of wind energy, we can enhance grid reliability and strengthen the local economy.”
With a growing track record of opening new markets, including Mississippi and Arkansas, Steelhead is one of the few wind-focused traditional flip renewable energy developers remaining in the USA that develops projects in-house from greenfield stage up to shovel ready. To date, Steelhead has delivered almost 4GW of renewable energy projects in North America with over 5GW in the pipeline, significantly contributing to Vestas global development track record of 28GW project pipeline and 7GW of firm order intake from development activities.
While the customer of the project is undisclosed, the turbine delivery will begin in the first quarter of 2026.