Vestas to supply turbines for Obrovac Zelengrad wind farm in Croatia

German wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is set to supply 42MW turbines for the first phase construction of 54MW Obrovac Zelengrad wind power plant in Croatia.

The supply contract was awarded by project developer Eko Energija, a subsidiary of European clean energy investor EnerCap Capital Partners.

In addition to the supply of 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines, the agreement includes installation and commissioning of the turbines, a VestasOnline Business SCADA system and a seven-year AOM 4000 service agreement.

Commenting on the alliance, EnerCap Capital Partners partner Alastair Hammond stated that the company is looking to continue its successful Scieki, Poland partnerships with Vestas in Croatia.

"We’re delighted to commence the construction of the Obrovac wind power plant which marks our first investment in Croatia," added Hammond.

Vestas, meanwhile, is planning to deliver the first V90-3.0 MW turbine during the first quarter of 2014.

Vestas Central Europe president Thomas Richterich said: "Vestas is pleased to receive the 42 MW order from our valued customer
Eko Energija and to support their vision and business case with reliable wind turbines, services and our 30 years of wind energy experience.

"This wind power project is another important milestone in the development of Croatia’s promising wind market."

Following its commissioning in second quarter of 2014, the project is estimated to produce 110,000MWh of power annually catering to needs of 31,000 Croatian households.

Second phase of the project is expected to have energy producing capacity of 12MW.