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Kafireas wind power complex project, Greece

1st September 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Kafireas wind power complex project.

Location
The project is located on the southern part of Greece’s Evia island, in the municipality of Karistos.

Client
Enel, through its Greek renewables subsidiary, Enel Green Power Hellas.

Project Description
Kafireas will feature a high-voltage (150 kV) interconnection line to the mainland, comprising overhead, submarine and underground cables. It will be able to generate an estimated 483 GWh/y, equivalent to the yearly energy consumption needs of about 129 000 Greek households, while avoiding the emission of nearly 433 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.

Once completed, the new facility will have a total installed capacity of 154 MW and will be the country’s largest wind farm.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
€300-million.

Duration
The wind farm is expected to enter operation in the first quarter of 2019.

Latest Developments
Construction started at the end of June.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Enel media relations, tel +39 06 8305 5699, fax +39 06 8305 3771 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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