In the Volga region of Astrakhan, the second phase of the solar power station “Niva” - Funtovskaya SES with a capacity of 60 MW was commissioned. Starting January 1, 2019, the new station will begin to supply electricity to the network.
Located in south-west Russia, the project is being developed in two stages, entailing solar photovoltaic power plants with 15 MW and 60 MW generation capacity. The total estimated annual electricity generation is 110 GWh, which will avoid 58 thousand tons of carbon dioxide emissions and save 33 million cubic meters of natural gas. The first phase of the project was commissioned on May 1, 2018.
The rights to build the facilities were obtained by Hevel group of companies after the acquisition of a solar project portfolio in the summer of 2017.
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December 11, 2018
Siemens Gamesa signs supply contract for Enel Russia's 201 MW wind project
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured a second order in Russia from Enel Russia for the supply of 201 MW of wind turbines. The scope of the agreement includes supply, installation and com...
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November 16, 2018
Construction works completed at 50 MW wind project in Russia
All 14 turbines of 3.6 MW each has been installed at the wind project in Cherdaklinsky district, in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region. The facility is developed by a joint venture between Fortum Oyj&nbs...
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November 15, 2018
Russia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Commissioned in Orenburg Region
Two large solar power plants (SPP) in Sorochinsk and Novosergievka, Orenburg Region have been launched. The total power load capacity of 105 MW makes these renewable energy facilities the largest in R...
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November 08, 2018
Eurasian Development Bank signs a financing agreement for 90 MW wind project in Russia
General Director of PJSC “Enel Russia” Carlo Palasciano Villamagna and Chairman of the Executive Board of Eurasian Development Bank Andrey Belyaninov exchanged tombstones at the ceremony,...
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October 08, 2018
Siemens Gamesa secures order for 90 MW wind project in Russia
Siemens Gamesa has announced that it has secured an order from Enel Russia for the supply of 90 MW of wind turbines. The scope of the agreement includes delivery, installation and service for 26...
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