Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, has placed a 319 MW order with Vestas 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 that will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW.
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 is designed to optimise energy production while providing long-term business case certainty for the wind farm operations.
“We have been able to win trust from 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", said Mehdi Hadbi, Senior Business director for Vestas in LATAM North.
Turbines delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of 2024, while commissioning is expected to take place during the fourth quarter of 2025.
