RWE completes 13.6 MW Alcamo II wind project in Sicily

RWE has completed the construction of its new onshore wind farm Alcamo II in Sicily, Italy. The green electricity produced by this wind farm has already been contracted to the Italian Sofidel Group on a long-term basis as part of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Sofidel is one of the largest producers of paper for hygienic and domestic uses in the world, particularly well-known for its brand ‘Regina’. The contract enabled RWE to build this wind farm without having to rely on state subsidies.

The new wind farm consists of four Goldwind turbines (GW 136-3.4 MW) with a total installed capacity of 13.6 megawatts (MW). The PPA with Sofidel enabled the realization of Alcamo II by providing financial stability through contracting 26 gigawatt-hours per year as the sole corporate off-taker. As part of the deal, Sofidel purchases all the guarantees of origin this wind park produces. The long-term contract started in early-April 2021 and will run until end of 2030.