MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has confirmed a firm order with Spanish developer and construction company Cobra Group, part of the ACS Group, to provide five V164-9.5MW turbines for the Kincardine floating offshore wind project.
The project will be the first floating project in the world to feature wind turbines over 9MW. Kincardine, located 15 km southeast of Aberdeen Bay, will feature five V164-9.5 MW turbines in addition to a single V80-2.0 MW turbine already installed. The six-turbine project will feature Windfloat semi-submersible foundations and be located in water depth of 60-80 metres. The turbines will be installed in spring 2020 and will include a 10-year service and maintenance agreement.