Global wind turbine company Vestas has been selected to supply turbines for Hiringa Energy’s 26MW Kapuni Wind Farm in New Zealand.
The order includes supply and installation of 4 V162-6.4 MW EnVentus wind turbines and a 20-year service agreement.
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The Kapuni project is a partnership between Hiringa Energy, Balance Agri-Nutrients, Todd, PKW and MBIE, with Hiringa Energy leading development and operations.
As one of New Zealand’s first large‑scale projects integrating wind power to the grid that supports green hydrogen production at scale, Kapuni supports decarbonisation across transport, energy, industry and agriculture while strengthening the country’s renewable energy system.
Hiringa co-founder and chairperson Catherine Clennett said, “Vestas’s cutting-edge technology and proven track record in New Zealand will strengthen our energy generation capacity, enabling us to reliably supply clean hydrogen across our network.
“Their experience delivering major wind projects and long-term service partnerships gives us confidence in the reliability of our renewable energy supply.”
Vestas senior vice president and head of ANZ Danny Nielsen said, “Partnering with Hiringa Energy enables us to convert New Zealand’s world-leading wind resources into other forms of energy, such as clean hydrogen, supporting a secure and independent energy supply.
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“Together, we are contributing to a reliable, zero-emission energy future.”
Deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, while commissioning is planned for the second quarter of 2027.
