Vestas wins 144 MW order in South Africa. Renewable energy producer African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has placed a 144 MW order for the Umsinde Emoyeni wind farm, to be located in Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 32 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement.

Turbine delivery is expected by the first half of 2025 and commissioning is planned for the first half of 2026. Vestas leads the South African wind power market with over 1.5 GW capacity either installed or under construction.