Boujdour Wind Farm is a 301MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2021.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 301 | 301 | – | Active | Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, Morocco | Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy; Nareva Enel Green Power Morocco |
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Description
The project was developed by Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy and Nareva Enel Green Power Morocco. The project is currently owned by Nareva Enel Green Power Morocco.
The project cost is $463.54m.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in 2021.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Office National de l’Electricite et de l’Eau Potable under a power purchase agreement for a period of 20 years.
Contractors Involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected to render EPC services for the wind power project.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 87 units of SG 3.4-132 turbines.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is the O&M contractor for the wind power project for a period of 5 years.
About Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy
Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen), formerly Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy, is engaged in generation of renewable energy. The company offers services which include identifying, designing, and scheduling electrical generation units; site prospection; project structuring; operation and maintenance of power plants. It is engaged 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 the 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
Methodology
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