Italy Enel Start Wind Electricity Production in Bulgaria

In the wind farm there are 7 turbines for 3 mW each. Another wind farm for 21 mW is under construction in Shabla. The company plans to put it into operation by end of 2009. Photo by BGNES

The Italian energy company Enel officially put into operation on Monday its first wind farm in Bulgaria.

The farm that is located at Kamen Bryag in the municipality of Kavarna has been contructed and manages by Enel Green Power, the company of the Enel Group established to develop and manage renewable energy operations

The new powers can generate more than 56 million kWh of energy. With 21 mW of installed capacity it will supply electricity to 19 000 households. The project will save 50 000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year, the company said.

In the wind farm there are 7 turbines for 3 mW each. Another wind farm for 21 mW is under construction in Shabla. The company plans to put it into operation by end of 2009.

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