Vestas has announced the confirmation of a 319 MW order for the Cimarron wind farm in Tecate, located in the state of Baja California, Mexico. This project constitutes the third phase of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex, which will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW.
Sempra Infrastructure and Cimarron Wind Farm
Sempra Infrastructure recently announced its final investment decision (FID) on the development, construction, and operation of the Cimarron wind project, marking the third phase of the Energía Sierra Juarez (ESJ) wind complex.
The Cimarron wind project is expected to reach approximately 320 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity. It is fully contracted under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Silicon Valley Power, supplying renewable energy to the City of Santa Clara, California.
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The project has secured a fixed-price turbine supply agreement with Vestas for the delivery and installation of 64 wind turbines and a similar fixed-price agreement with Elecnor for the construction of the balance of the plant.
Leveraging Sempra Infrastructure’s existing cross-border, high-voltage transmission line, the Cimarron project will directly interconnect with the California Independent System Operator system.
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Cimarron Wind Farm - Vestas Order Details and BOP Contractor
Vesta’s order includes the supply and installation of 46 V163-4.5 MW turbines and 18 V162-6.2 MW turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will also provide a 10-year service agreement (AOM 5000) aiming to optimize energy production and improve asset performance.
Vestas has confirmed that turbine delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024, with commissioning expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Sempra Infrastructure also awarded the Balance of Plant Contract to Elecnor, which will handle all associated enabling and infrastructure works, including earthworks/marine works, road access construction, foundations, inground cabling, transformers, etc., necessary for the installation of wind turbines.
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Vestas Leadership Comments
Mehdi Hadbi, Senior Business Director for Vestas in LATAM, said: “We are proud to have been awarded a project by Sempra Infrastructure in Mexico, strengthening our long-standing relationship with this important player in the renewable energy ecosystem.
We have been able to win trust from our customers in Latin America thanks to our reliable product offering and local team with strong execution and servicing capabilities. With the signing of this new contract, we consolidate our market position in Mexico and reinforce our commitment to the development of renewable energy in the country.”
