Falck Renewables S.p.A. has announced the signing of agreements between its subsidiary Energia Eólica de Castilla S.L. and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, including the supply of wind turbines for a consideration of Euro 8.1 million (US$10.2 million) and for the long-term provision of O&M services for the Carrecastro wind farm, located in Spain.
The notice to proceed has been issued and contract will be fully effective in the next days. The wind turbines are anticipated for delivery mid-2019. The wind farm is due to start commercial operations around the last quarter of 2019.
Carrecastro wind farm is located in the Municipalities of Tordesillas and Velilla in Castilla y Leon, a very wellknown region for being suitable for wind power projects. The site, on a plateau 800m above sea level, exhibits a mean wind speed of 7.4 m/s at hub height.
The 4 SG 2.6-114 wind turbines have a maximum rated capacity of 2.6 MW each and are mounted on 93 metres towers with 57 metres long blades. With a swept rotor area of 10,207m2, the 4 units will generate approximately 33 GWh per year and provide renewable energy to approximately 4,200 homes.
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