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Vestas secures its largest U.S. order, powering Pattern Energy’s SunZia Wind project in New Mexico with 242 V163-4.5 MW turbines, totaling 1.1 GW. The order includes supply, commissioning, and a multi-year service agreement. Vestas invests $40 million in U.S. facilities for turbine production, supporting local employment. The V163-4.5 MW turbine, designed for U.S. conditions, reflects Vestas’ commitment to meet growing wind energy demand.
In 2023, Vestas received nearly 4.5 GW of orders in the USA, with delivery for this project set to begin in Q1 2025 and commissioning in the first half of 2026.
“Reaching this monumental order milestone is a testament to Vestas’ unwavering dedication to advancing clean energy solutions across the U.S. We’re continuing to see a surge in demand for renewable energy and we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation,” said Laura Beane, President of Vestas North America. “Vestas is committed to driving the transition to a sustainable energy future in the U.S. and we are excited to continue shaping the renewable energy landscape for years to come.”
“Our turbine order with Vestas is a huge step towards building the largest wind power facility in the country, SunZia Wind, that will generate clean energy for 3 million Americans across western markets,” added Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy. “The majority of the Vestas turbines will be made right here in the United States, helping SunZia create thousands of new jobs in manufacturing and construction. We’re proud to be building this milestone project together with Vestas that will help America transition to renewable energy.”
“With the majority of the 1.1 GW deal being domestically sourced, we are underscoring our commitment to deploying American-made renewable energy across the U.S.,” noted David Ivan, Senior Vice President, COO, Vestas North America. “We look forward to expanding our domestic supply chain and maximising our manufacturing footprint to bring innovative, reliable turbine technology to market.”
“Providing our newest high-capacity factor turbine for the largest clean energy infrastructure initiative in the U.S. is a moment of huge pride for Vestas Americas. By harnessing proven technology and utilising a well-established supply chain, the V163-4.5 MW is ideally positioned for markets facing grid constraints, such as the United States. This record-breaking order clearly demonstrates what’s possible for renewable energy in the U.S,” commented John Eggers, Chief Technical Officer, Vestas North America.
