Vestas Signs 48 MW Contract in the Dominican Republic
Aarhus, Denmark - With the Larimar II project, Vestas has received orders for 131 MW in the Dominican Republic, consolidating the companys leading position in the Caribbean country.
"Energy consumption in the Dominican Republic is growing rapidly and Vestas continues to play a key role in the country’s transition towards energy independency. We pioneered the market back in 2011 and we are confident that our valuable partner Elecnor will appreciate the efficiency and outstanding performance of our V117-3.45 in medium to high-wind sites", says President of Vestas Mediterranean Marco Graziano.
With Larimar II fully operational, the Dominican Republic will host 131 MW of Vestas turbines, including Los Cocos wind park (25 MW, 2011), Quilvio Cabrera (8 MW, 2011) and Larimar I and II (98 MW in total, 2016 and 2018, expected).
Source: IWR Online, 20 Jul 2017