Vestas secures 56 MW order in the USA
News release from Vestas-American Wind Technology
Portland, 8 March 2023
Vestas has received a 56 MW order from RPM Access to power the Prescott wind project in Iowa, USA. The order consists of 13 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.3 MW operating mode.
“Working together with experienced regional partners like RPM Access is vital to achieving a clean energy transition in key markets like the Midwest. Vestas is excited to partner with RPM Access in Adams County, Iowa to enable and promote the growth of wind energy through Vestas’s industry-leading technology,” said Laura Beane, President of Vestas North America.
“On behalf of Prescott Wind Energy LLC, we are very pleased to work with Vestas, a highly professional wind energy turbine manufacturer. RPM Access, who developed the Prescott Wind Farm, is proud to use the highest quality equipment, and help the local community to meet future clean energy needs,” said Mr. Felix Friedman, the project’s developer. “We are looking forward to working with the Vestas team again to complete the Prescott Wind Farm next spring.”
The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.
Turbine delivery begins in the fourth quarter of 2023 with commissioning scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.
For more information, please contact:
Chelsea Sassara
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Mail: CESAS@vestas.com
Tel: +1 (971) 229-9495
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 164 GW of wind turbines in 87 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 144 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 28,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
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About RPM Access
RPM Access is a privately-held, independent power producer focusing on the development, construction and operation of utility grade wind projects in the Midwest. RPM Access has initiated and completed development of over 1.6 gigawatts of operating wind farms in Iowa and Kansas.