Vestas has secured an order for the second phase of the DTEK Tiligul project, a wind farm which totals 500 MW in capacity, from DTEK Renewables. This order, which covers the remaining 372 MW of the project, being developed as the second phase of the 500 MW complex, adds to the 126 MW order which Vestas received in March 2021 for the first phase.
In total, the 500 MW DTEK Tiligul project is the largest order received by Vestas in Eastern Europe, and comprises the first EnVentus project in Ukraine. The order for the second phase is for the supply and installation of 62 V162-6.0MW turbines installed at a hub height of 125 metres.
DTEK is the largest Ukrainian national investor in renewables energy that shares modern ESG business principles and invests in innovations. Thanks to successful partnership of DTEK and Vestas the newest wind power technologies are going to be developed in Ukraine. This project signifies an effective step for DTEK Group in achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 while alleviating Ukraine's alignment with the European Green Deal program.
“DTEK will continue to invest in clean and affordable energy to develop the renewable energy industry in Ukraine. Transformation of the Ukrainian energy sector, development of green energy and installation of new RES capacities is one of the most effective tools for achieving climate neutrality and ability gradually reduce emissions, in order to meet the European and Green Deal requirements,” said Maris Kunickis, CEO of DTEK Renewables. “Construction of a new Tiligulska wind farm will become a significant DTEK Group contribution to decarbonization of the Ukrainian’s economy and Europe as well.”
Vestas will provide service for both phases of the DTEK Tiligul project through a long-term 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, providing power performance certainty and Vestas’ industry-leading service expertise throughout the lifetime of the project.
“Securing the 372 MW in the second phase of the Tiligul project is an important step for Vestas to take in applying our EnVentus platform in Ukraine,” said Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern & Central Europe. “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with DTEK Renewables in delivering one of the most ambitious projects in Ukraine. Both phases of the Tiligul project are revolutionising onshore wind in Ukraine with the implementation of industry-leading technology through our EnVentus platform.”
Full park commissioning is planned for the end of the third quarter of 2022.
