Llyn Brenig is a 37.6MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Wales, the UK. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in March 2019.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Onshore 37.6 37.6 Active Wales, the UK Brenig Wind; China General Nuclear Power; Windpower Wales

Description

The project was developed by Brenig Wind, China General Nuclear Power and Windpower Wales. The project is currently owned by China General Nuclear Power.

The project generates 100,915MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 39,000 households. The project cost is $76.704m.

Development Status

The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in March 2019.

Contractors Involved

Enercon was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 16 units of E-82 E4/ 2,350 kW turbines, each with 2.35MW nameplate capacity.

About China General Nuclear Power

China General Nuclear Power Corp (CGN), formerly China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) is a clean energy company that offers clean energy products and renewable energy services. The company’s products include nuclear power and HPR1000, among others. It offers services such as nuclear power, new energy, nuclear fuel, financial and nuclear technology. CGN constructs, manages and operates multiple nuclear power projects and other clean energy projects. The company provides consulting services such as preliminary feasibility study, operation management, construction management, and design management services. Its has its operations in the UK, Malaysia, South Korea, Namibia, and Singapore. CGN is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

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