Sempra Infrastructure Partners with Vestas for Expansion of Cimarron Wind Farm in Mexico

Sempra Infrastructure Partners with Vestas for Expansion of Cimarron Wind Farm in Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, has awarded Vestas a 319 MW order for the expansion of the Cimarron wind farm in Tecate, Mexico. As part of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex, this phase will add 64 turbines to the existing infrastructure, bringing the total installed capacity to 582 MW. Vestas will supply and install a combination of V163-4.5 MW and V162-6.2 MW turbines, along with a 10-year service agreement to optimize energy production and ensure long-term operational reliability. The project underscores Sempra’s commitment to renewable energy development in Mexico, while Vestas solidifies its position in the region’s wind energy market. Turbine delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024, with commissioning expected by the fourth quarter of 2025.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 16-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, has placed a 319 MW order for the Cimarron wind farm in Tecate, in the state of Baja California, Mexico. This is the third phase of the Energia Sierra Juarez Wind Complex that will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW.

The order includes supply and installation of 46 V163-4.5 MW turbines and 18 V162-6.2 MW turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 10-year service agreement (AOM 5000) that will optimise energy production while providing long-term business case certainty for the wind farm operations.

“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”, says Mehdi Hadbi, Senior Business Director for Vestas in LATAM North.

Mario Barreiro Castellanos, Country Head for Vestas in Mexico, adds that “Our team has always worked dedicatedly, intensively and tirelessly, always investing in the country despite any market challenges, due to the broad potential we identify in Mexico to take on a leading role in the energy transition journey”.

Turbines delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of 2024, whilst commissioning is expected for the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 177 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 152 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 30,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

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SOURCE: Vestas Wind Systems A/S