Four wind turbines for facility off the coast of western Denmark

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind will supply four 8-megawatt wind turbines to the Velling Mærsk project in western Denmark. It will be the first commercial placement of the high capacity turbines.

The project is being developed by  Skovgaard Invest and Energicenter Nord.  Velling Mærsk project will serve as a testing ground for installation methods and operation and maintenance procedures of the turbine onshore prior to the commencement of serial deliveries offshore, MHI Vestas said in a statement. MHI Vestas in April of this year was established as a joint venture between Japanese MHI and the Danish wind manufacturer.

“The order for the first 0-series V164-8.0 MW turbines is a crucial step in the ramp up towards serial production,” Jens Tommerup, CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, said. “We will verify the performance, reliability and efficiency of the wind turbine before taking it offshore.”

The turbines have a 64-meter rotor diameter with a sweep area of more than 21,000 square meters. Installation will start mid-2015.