Aarhus, Denmark, 2014-12-19 20:27 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for 32
V164-8.0 MW turbines for the offshore Burbo Bank Extension project in Liverpool
Bay in the UK, ref. company announcements No. 7/2014 of 18 February 2014 and
No. 32/2014 of 21 August 2014. The 258 MW order is placed by DONG Energy, and
the contract covers supply, installation and commissioning of the wind
turbines, as well as a five year full-scope service contract. 

The project will be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and will not enter
into the order backlog of Vestas Wind Systems A/S. 

As Vestas owns 50 per cent of the joint venture company MHI Vestas Offshore
Wind, Vestas will disclose firm and unconditional orders received by MHI Vestas
Offshore Wind with a value above DKK 1bn, ref. Vestas’ Communication Strategy. 

A news release from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind regarding the order will also be
published on mhivestasoffshore.com under “Media and news”. 



Contact details
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Denmark
Hans Martin Smith, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +45 9730 8209

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
Matt Whitby, Press Officer
Tel: +45 2250 7131
Email: matke@mhivestasoffshore.com