Vestas Wins Order From Sempra Infra For 319 MW Mexico Wind Farm

By Akash Dhiman/ Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024

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This is the third phase of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex which will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW.

Vestas Wins Order From Sempra Infra For 319 MW Mexico Wind Farm. Photo: Pexels

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, has placed a 319 MW order for the Cimarron wind farm in Tecate, in the state of Baja California, Mexico. This is the third phase of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex which will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW, according to a media statement from renewable energy company Vestas.

The order includes supply and installation of 46 V163-4.5 MW turbines and 18 V162-6.2 MW turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 10-year service agreement (AOM 5000) that will optimise energy production while providing long-term business case certainty for wind farm operations.

“We are proud to have been awarded a project by Sempra Infrastructure in Mexico, strengthening our long-standing relationship with this important player in the renewable energy ecosystem. We have been able to win the trust of our customers in Latin America thanks to our reliable product offering and local team with strong execution and servicing capabilities. With the signing of this new contract, we consolidate our market position in Mexico and reinforce our commitment to the development of renewable energy in the country”, says Mehdi Hadbi, Senior Business Director for Vestas in LATAM North.

Mario Barreiro Castellanos, Country Head for Vestas in Mexico, adds that “Our team has always worked dedicatedly, intensively and tirelessly, always investing in the country despite any market challenges, due to the broad potential we identify in Mexico to take on a leading role in the energy transition journey”. Turbine delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of 2024, whilst commissioning is expected for the fourth quarter of 2025.

In other news, Vestas received a 153 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order consists of 34 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines. The orders include supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of the asset. Turbine delivery begins in the second quarter of 2026 with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.