Vestas has entered the Colombian wind power market with a 20MW turbine order for the Guajira 1 project.

The contract, which is for 10 V100-2.0MW machines, is with Elecnor and Isagen.

Delivery is expected by the second quarter of 2021, with commissioning planned by the fourth quarter of the same year.
The deal also includes an active output management 5000 service agreement for the operation and maintenance of the wind farm over the next 12 years.

Vestas Colombia head of sales Felipe de Gamboa said: “We are very pleased to bring Vestas’ expertise in wind energy to our customers in the emerging Colombian market.

“We would also like to thank Elecnor and Isagen for the trust they have placed in us.

“Over the next years, we feel confident Vestas’ technology will showcase the reliability and amazing possibilities of the wind resources available in La Guajira.”