Durnkrut is a 46.85MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Lower Austria, Austria. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2012.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Onshore 46.85 46.85 Active Lower Austria, Austria WEB Windenergie; Windkraft Simonsfeld

Description

The project is developed by WEB Windenergie and Windkraft Simonsfeld. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.

The project generates 65,400MWh of electricity.

The Durnkrut (Durnkrut IA), has 105m high towers.

The Durnkrut (Durnkrut IB), has 100m high towers.

The Durnkrut (Durnkrut IIA), has 117-149m high towers.

Development Status

The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in 2012.

Contractors Involved

Durnkrut (Durnkrut IA) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V90-2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 5 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.

Durnkrut (Durnkrut IB) is equipped with Senvion MM92 turbines. The phase consists of 5 turbines with 2.05MW nameplate capacity.

Durnkrut (Durnkrut IIA) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V126-3.45MW turbines. The phase consists of 4 turbines with 3.45MW nameplate capacity.

Durnkrut (Durnkrut IIB) is equipped with Senvion 3.2M122 NES turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 3.2MW nameplate capacity.

Durnkrut (Durnkrut IIC) is equipped with Senvion 3.2M122 NES turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 3.2MW nameplate capacity.

Senvion and Vestas Wind Systems were contracted to render operations & maintenance services for the project.

About WEB Windenergie

WEB Windenergie AG (W.E.B) is a renewable energy company. It designs, develops and operates wind energy, solar photovoltaic and hydroelectric power plants. W.E.B provides services which include project development and implementation such as feasibility studies, agreements, grid connection and securing financing solutions; electrical distribution including contracts and ensured subsidized rates; plant maintenance and repair processes; energy trading solutions; assistance in technology and field operations; and research and development activities. The company has power plants in Austria, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Italy and Canada. W.E.B is headquartered in Waidhofen, Austria.

About Windkraft Simonsfeld

Windkraft Simonsfeld AG (Windkraft Simonsfeld), formerly Windkraft Simonsfeld GmbH & Co KG, is a renewable energy company that designs, constructs and operates wind and solar power plants. The company offers services such as gear inspection, remote monitoring and operational data analysis, condition monitoring, technical management, installation and inspection, geometric rotor angle measurement, and preventive maintenance services. It produces clean electricity from solar and wind power. The company operates solar and wind power plants, and wind farms in Austria, Bulgaria, and Romania. Windkraft Simonsfeld is headquartered in Ernstbrunn, Niederosterreich, Austria.

Methodology

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