Name and Location
Al Tafilah wind farm project, Jordan.
Client
Vestas.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 38-turbine, 117 MW wind power plant, which will produce clean electricity at half the cost of conventional power in Jordan.
The wind power plant will be connected directly to the National Electric Power Company grid and provide almost 400 GWh/y of electricity, enough to meet the energy needs of more than 150 000 Jordanians.
The Al Tafilah project will also significantly contribute to the region’s development by providing jobs to 150 people during construction and 30 during its operation.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The first turbines will begin to produce electricity from the first quarter of 2015, and the wind power plant will be fully operational by August 2015.
Latest Developments
Civil works have begun, and the 38 wind turbines will be directly transported from the Port of Aqaba to the project site over the coming months.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Vestas communications and external relations, Velia Senatore, tel +39 099 04606415 or email veise@vestas.com.