Commercial operation for the 42 MW wind farm in Serbia

Elicio has opened the 42 MW wind farm in Serbia. The EUR 80 million investment will be supplying 38,000 more households with wind energy.

The project is specifically located in southern Serbia, about 60km north of Belgrade. It consists of 21 turbines, each with a nominal power of 2.0 MW, that develops their maximum output at a wind speed of 11m/s. Underground 33kV cables are connected the turbines to the medium voltage network at a 33kV station and through a 33/110kV transformer specially built for the wind farm.

Financial support to the project was provided by the IFC Group of World Bank, UniCredit Bank, FMO and GGF, which invested EUR 60 million, confirming their dedication to green energy projects and the fight against climate change.

Alibunar Wind Farm is a perfect example of a green energy project in Serbia. It will contribute to Serbia fulfilling its obligations from the Treaty Establishing the Energy Community to have 27% of its energy consumption from renewable sources by 2020, explained Thomas Lubeck, IFC Regional Manager for Southeast Europe. Head of the Executive Board of UniCredit Bank, Feza Tan, agreed, adding that she was proud that UniCredit Bank was one of the partners who would, together with other participants in the project, contribute to a healthier and better future for new generations and the environment.