Maesgwyn is a 36MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Wales, the UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in April 2011. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed by Enersyst and InfraRed Capital Partners. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 18,000 households.
Maesgwyn (Maesgwyn Wind Farm - Phase III) consists of 3 turbines with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.
The Maesgwyn (Maesgwyn Wind Farm - Phase I), will have 70m high towers.
The Maesgwyn (Maesgwyn Wind Farm - Phase II), will have 80m high towers.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in April 2011.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the Maesgwyn (Maesgwyn Wind Farm - Phase II) will be sold to Statkraft UK under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Maesgwyn (Maesgwyn Wind Farm - Phase I) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy ECO 80 2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 13 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Maesgwyn (Maesgwyn Wind Farm - Phase II) will be equipped with Vensys Energy turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy and Vensys Energy are expected to be contracted for rendering of operations & maintenance services for the project.
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About InfraRed Capital Partners
InfraRed Capital Partners Ltd (Infrared), is an investment manager which focuses on infrastructure and real estate businesses. The company invests in schools and hospital, roads and railways, low carbon generation and renewable energy infrastructure projects such as wind farms and solar parks. It also provides investment to energy transition infrastructure projects which include standby generation and battery storage. Infrared portfolio companies include as Green Frog Power, HICL Infrastructure and the Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd. The company offers services through its offices in London, Hong Kong, New York, Sydney, Seoul, and Mexico City. Infrared is headquartered in London, England, the UK.
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