La Vallee is a 32MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in December 2013.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Onshore 32 32 Active Centre-Val de Loire, France Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Description

The project was developed by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and is currently owned by Boralex with a stake of 100%.

The project cost is $55m.

Development Status

The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in December 2013.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Electricite de France under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.

Contractors Involved

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 16 units of G90-2.0 MW turbines, each with 2MW nameplate capacity.

About Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (SGRE), formerly Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica SA, is a supplier of wind power solutions. The company is formed through the merger of Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa. It designs, manufactures and sells both onshore and offshore wind turbines. The company also carries out the management, monitoring and maintenance of wind farms. Its services include diagnostic services, energy thrust, multi-brand, and offshore logistics services. The company also uses digital tools to predict, detect and fix issues remotely. It has operational presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. SGRE is headquartered in Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain.

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