Name of the Project
Čibuk 1 wind farm project.
Location
Čibuk 1 will be built 50 km to the north-east of the Serbian capital, Belgrade.
Client
Vetroelektrane Balkana, owned by Tesla Wind, which is a joint venture between Masdar and Čibuk Wind Holding, a subsidiary of Continental Wind Partners.
Project Description
The 158 MW Čibuk 1 wind farm will comprise 57 wind turbines and will cover about 40 km2.
The wind farm will produce electricity for an estimated 113 000 households, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 370 000 t.
Potential Job Creation
The construction of the wind farm will create about 400 jobs.
Value
The project is estimated at €300-million.
Duration
The plant is expected to be connected to the grid in the first half of 2019.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
General Electric (wind turbines).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Vetroelektrane Balkana, tel +381 244 1431 or email office@teslawind.rs.