Vattenfall, a major electricity and heat producer in Europe, alongside Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, have solidified significant agreements aimed at enhancing their collaborative efforts in the offshore wind sector until 2030.
These accords mark a pivotal stride in the offshore wind energy landscape, specifically in the UK, following the recent UK Government announcement outlining the criteria for the upcoming Contracts for Difference Auction round — a move that has instilled optimism among renewable energy investors.
The trio of agreements encompasses a preferred supplier agreement (PSA) for the 1,380 MW Norfolk Vanguard West project. This venture will integrate 92 units of Vestas’ V236-15 MW offshore wind turbines.
Additionally, Vattenfall and Vestas have penned exclusivity agreements for the Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Boreas projects, boasting a collective installed capacity of 2,760 MW. These latter projects envisage the potential deployment of up to 184 V236-15 MW turbines.
Furthermore, upon completion, Vestas will oversee the long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for these projects. This collaboration sets the stage for what will become one of the world’s largest offshore wind zones, capable of powering more than 4 million UK households.
Helene Bistrom, Vattenfall’s Head of Business Area Wind, has hailed the agreement with Vestas as a significant milestone for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone.
Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern & Central Europe, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the shared objective between Vattenfall and Vestas in creating a sustainable world and fortifying energy supply and security in the UK.
