Taza Wind Farm is a 150MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Fes-Meknes, Morocco. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2020 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by EDF EN Maroc, Mitsui, Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy and Parc Eolien Taza. EDF EN Maroc and Mitsui are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 60% and 40% respectively.
The project is expected to generate 300,000MWh electricity to offset 430,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
The Taza Wind Farm (Taza Wind Farm - I), will have 85m high towers.
The Taza Wind Farm (Taza Wind Farm - II), will have 85m high towers.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2020. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Office National de l'Electricite et de l'Eau Potable under a power purchase agreement. The power will be sold at the rate of $0.068kWh for a period of 20 years. The capacity to be procured is 150MW.
Contractors involved
EDF EN Maroc and Mitsui are expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the wind power project.
Taza Wind Farm (Taza Wind Farm - I) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy 130-3.2 MW turbines. The phase consists of 27 turbines with 3.2MW nameplate capacity.
Taza Wind Farm (Taza Wind Farm - II) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy turbines. The phase consists 23 turbines.
EDF EN Maroc and Mitsui are expected to be contracted for rendering of operations & maintenance services for the project.
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About Mitsui
Mitsui & Co Ltd (Mitsui) is a business conglomerate. It distributes, purchases, markets and supplies a wide variety of products in business areas including iron and steel; non-ferrous metals; machinery; electronics; chemicals; energy-related commodities; foods & retail, lifestyle, and consumer service. The company also participates in other activities such as arranging finance for customers and suppliers in connection with its trading activities, organizing and coordinating international industrial projects, and participating in financing, and investing arrangements. It also assists in the procurement of raw materials and equipment, providing new technologies and processes for manufacturing and coordinating transportation and marketing of finished goods. It operates in the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. Mitsui is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
About Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy
Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) is a producer of renewable energy. The company offers services that include identifying, designing and scheduling electrical generation units, site prospection, project structuring, operation and maintenance of power plants. It also includes in hydro energy, wind energy and solar energy projects. Its project portfolio includes Step Abdelmoumen, Ait Messoud, Step Afourer, Hassan I, Boujdour, Noor Ouarzazate I and Noor Laayoune. The organization partners with German cooperation and the University Abdelmalek Essaadi to offer skill development activities in the field of green technology and sustainable development. Masen is headquartered in Rabat, Rabat-Sale, Morocco.
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