Randers, Denmark - Vestas has received an order for an offshore wind power plant with a total capacity of 165 MW. The wind power plant, Bligh Bank Offshore Wind Farm, consists of 55 units of the V90-3.0 MW wind turbine and will be located 46 km off the coast of Zeebrugge, situated in the zone dedicated by the Belgian Government for the construction of wind farms.

The order has been placed by Belwind N.V. owned by a consortium of Belgian and Dutch investors. The order comprises design, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of the 55 wind turbines as well as a five-year service and availability agreement. Dutch contractor Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors bv are responsible for engineering, procurement and construction. Delivery and installation of the turbines, including full power production is expected to take place during 2010 whereas final completion of the offshore wind farm is expected in early 2011.

Source: IWR Online, Jul 07 2009