Wednesday, December 10 2014
Updated: Wednesday, December 10 2014
Vestas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that could see the Danish turbine group equip a 170MW wind farm in Vietnam.
The MoU between Vestas and local developer Phu Cuong Group (PCG) was signed at an event Ho Chi Minh City organised by the Danish Embassy.
It gives Vestas “the opportunity to contribute this project as a best practice example in Vietnam”, said Chris Beaufait, the wind OEM’s president of Vestas Asia Pacific & China.
PCG hopes to develop 800MW of wind in Vietnam. The 170MW project would be its first.
Vestas installed one of Vietnam’s first wind farms, a 6MW project on Phu Quy island.
Beaufait said: “Vestas has been a first mover in Vietnam’s wind power sector. With experience delivering wind energy in 73 countries around the world, Vestas looks forward to working with its partners and colleagues here to help Vietnam realise its great wind energy potential.
“We can provide advice and support based on long experience as it pertains to project financing programs to local partners in Vietnam, which can be a strong support to them at the beginning of their wind business.”
No further details of project location or timing were given, and Vestas stressed that the MoU does not represent a firm turbine order.
Local reports suggested the project is earmarked for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region.
Vestas in MoU over 170MW wind farm in Vietnam
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