Vestas has received a 270 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order consists of 60 V163-4.5 MW turbines, Vestas’ newest 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.
'We’re pleased to close out 2024 by continuing to deliver significant projects across the U.S. and meet the growing demand for homegrown electricity while strengthening America’s energy independence and security,' said Laura Beane, President, Vestas North America. 'We’re 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 across the U.S.'.
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 has a track-record of successfully delivering high-quality wind projects that fuel economic growth and bring meaningful local benefits,' said Chris Rogers, President, Steelhead Americas, a Vestas company. '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 U.S that develop projects in-house from greenfield stage up to shovel ready. To date, Steelhead has delivered almost 4 GW of renewable energy projects in North America with over 5 GW in the pipeline, significantly contributing to Vestas global development track record of 28 GW project pipeline and 7 GW of firm order intake from development activities.
The customer of the project is undisclosed.
Turbine delivery begins in the first quarter of 2026.
Source: Vestas
