Hi-tech turbine order placed

Vattenfall has placed an order for 11 of the world’s most powerful wind turbines for the controversial European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) to be located offshore Aberdeen.

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Danish Vestas Wind Systems and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, will enhance the design of the 8MW turbines to deliver cost savings for the project.

The value of the contract was undisclosed but it is thought it will take a significant chunk of Vattenfall’s £300million budget.

Adam Ezzamel, project director for the EOWDC, said: “Choosing MHI Vestas’ V164

“It underpins our vision for the EOWDC to be a global leading hub of innovation”

model underpins our vision for the EOWDC to be a global-leading hub of innovation.

“The turbines will be paired with gamechanging suction bucket foundations, representing an industry first, and will contribute significantly to reducing operational costs as well as help boost the industry’s drive to competitive clean power.”

Blades for the wind farm will be produced at the MHI Vestas factory on the Isle of Wight.

Donald Trump previously vowed to continue his fight to stop EOWDC being built within sight of his golf complex at the Menie Estate.