The eight turbines with a unit capacity of 5MW for a total of 40MW will carry the largest rotor diameter for an onshore project in Asia (158 meters) and will be the first to transport blades in two pieces before assembly on site.

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Largest wind turbines in Asia to power Vietnam

“This technology is a game-changer for onshore sites as it will allow larger capacity machines, lowering our cost of energy and enhancing competitiveness of wind energy,” said Hervé Grillot, Chief Construction Officer of the Blue Circle.

The Mui Ne wind project site has a total expansion potential of up to 170MW in one of the best wind resource areas in continental Vietnam. The project’s estimated cost is around US$ 80 million, which will be financed by debt and equity, and is planning to qualify for the wind feed-in-tariff of 8.5 US cents per kWh.

According to Patrice Clausse, Chief Operating Officer of AC Energy International, this latest addition to the Mui Ne project is a significant stride towards AC Energy’s 2025 goal of reaching 5GW of renewables capacity in the Philippines and around the region. "We have strongly pushed for the adoption of new technologies and best practices to grow our assets in renewables with the continuous support to pursue innovation from partners like The Blue Circle,” he added.

AC Energy (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, AC Energy Vietnam Investments 2 Pte. Ltd.) will participate in this project with a 50% voting stake. GE Vietnam will provide a full-service agreement for up to 15 years, and the Blue Circle will manage operations through an asset management services contract.

Chung Anh