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Petronas New Energy is now set to grow in signifies our commitment in realising our This project win provides further evidence
the domestic renewable energy space with vision of becoming a leading global provider that the Vestas V105 solution is a robust
its first commercial customer, Tesco Stores of cleaner, reliable as well as costeffective option for sites with extreme weather
(Malaysia). energy solutions”. conditions and challenging transport
In delivering its commitment to Tesco, PETRONAS requirements.
PETRONAS New Energy has collaborated “We are very pleased to have been awarded
with NEFIN Group, a regional renowned this project and thereby continue our
bespoke solar developer, and formed a WIND collaboration with Japan Wind Development.
joint-venture company together known as Securing this order within weeks of the first
NE Suria Satu (NESS), to provide a solar Vestas wins 40MW order demonstrates JWD’s continued trust
rooftop solution covering design, installation, and confidence in Vestas and our ability to
operation and maintenance of solar order from Japan Wind provide customised solutions,” said Clive
photovoltaic panels for selected Tesco stores Turton, President of Vestas Asia Pacific. “With
nationwide. Development for project in the momentum we are gaining in the Japanese
The provision of the solar rooftop solution market, Vestas is ready and committed to
is now ongoing until 2040, after the signing Nagasaki Prefecture support the country’s growing ambition to
of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement increase renewable energy sources.”
(PPA) between NESS and Tesco, the largest Vestas has secured a 40 MW order with Japan Vestas will also provide multi-year Active
commercial solar PPA of its kind in Malaysia. Wind Development (JWD) for the Hirado Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000)
The first phase of the project will Minami Wind Farm in Japan’s Nagasaki service agreements for the wind farm. With
collectively generate about 18 gigawatt hours prefecture, following last month’s project win an energy-based availability guarantee, this
(GWh) of clean energy per year from the 15 with Japan Wind Development and Tokyu agreement will ensure optimised performance
selected Tesco stores around the northern Land Corporation. and long-term business case certainty for the
and central regions of Peninsular Malaysia, The order includes the supply and customer.
enabling Tesco Group to achieve its goal of supervision of 11 V105-3.6 MW turbines, VESTAS
becoming a zero-carbon business by 2050. delivered with customised 72.5-meter
Head of PETRONAS New Energy, Dr. Jay towers. The solution was developed in
Mariyappan said: “This PPA is a testimony close collaboration with JWD in order
to our significant growth aspirations as a to accommodate the extreme local wind
company that provides sustainable energy conditions, whilst simultaneously minimising
solutions. This first venture with Tesco, visual impact due to the site’s natural beauty.

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