Hurghada Wind Farm I is a 262.5MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Red Sea, Egypt. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in October 2019. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project was developed by Ras Ghareb Wind Energy. Engie, Toyota Tsusho and Orascom Construction Industries are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 40%, 40% and 20% respectively.
The project cost is $380m.
The project has 71m high towers.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in October 2019.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Egyptian Electricity Transmission under a power purchase agreement. The power is sold at the rate of $0.038kWh for a period of 20.00 years, starting from 2019.
Contractors involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the wind power project.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 125 units of G97-2.1 MW turbines, each with 2.1MW nameplate capacity.
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About Ras Ghareb Wind Energy
Ras Ghareb Wind Energy SAE is primarily engaged in the generation, sale, and distribution of electric energy. The company is headquartered in Egypt.
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