Vestas secures 84 MW repowering order in Austria

Vestas receives an 84 MW order from BE Energy GmbH to upgrade part of the Neusiedl-Weiden wind project in Austria with 14 V150-6.0 MW turbines.

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Vestas, a leading company in the renewable energies sector, has been selected by BE Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of Burgenland Energie AG, to modernize part of the Neusiedl-Weiden wind project in Austria. This modernization project, one of the largest in the country, will replace 44 old turbines with 14 new V150-6.0 MW turbines. The order includes supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service contract to guarantee optimum performance.

Importance of Repowering projects

The Neusiedl-Weiden project highlights the importance of modernization projects for the energy transition. By installing fewer but more powerful turbines at already-developed sites, these projects make more efficient use of existing resources.

Christoph Manseder, Senior Sales Manager for Austria and Switzerland at Vestas, points out, “Neusiedl-Weiden is one of the largest modernization projects in Austria, underlining the significant impact these projects can have on the energy transition.”

Cooperation between Vestas and BE Energy GmbH

Mag. Klaus Maras, Managing Director of BE Energy GmbH, expressed his pride in the project, highlighting the reliability of Vestas as a partner. He declared that:

“Burgenland and our company can be proud to launch Austria’s largest wind modernization project. We are counting on the innovative new turbines from Vestas to achieve the desired energy independence in Burgenland.”

Order and deployment details

Delivery of the turbines is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025, with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of the same year. The 25-year AOM 5000 service contract included in the order is designed to ensure optimum performance of wind assets over the long term, reinforcing Vestas’ commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

Perspectives and impacts

This modernization project represents a major step forward in Austria’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy. By replacing old turbines with more powerful units, the Neusiedl-Weiden project is helping to reduce carbon emissions and increase renewable energy production in the region. The collaboration between Vestas and BE Energy GmbH also illustrates the importance of strong partnerships in the renewable energy sector for achieving sustainability goals.
The Neusiedl-Weiden wind power modernization project in Austria, led by Vestas and BE Energy GmbH, is a key initiative in the country’s energy transition. Thanks to the installation of more efficient turbines and a strong partnership, this project promises to deliver reliable renewable energy while supporting Austria’s sustainability goals.

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