Vestas has received a 300 MW order from Apex Clean Energy to power the Goose Creek Wind project in Illinois, USA. The order consists of 50 V162-6.2 MW turbines delivered in 6.0 MW operating mode. The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.

The project will support nearly 400 construction jobs, eight long-term positions, and approximately $200 million in tax revenue and landowner payments in Illinois. Turbine delivery begins in the third quarter of 2023 with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023.