Project Gemini is a 600MW offshore wind power project. The project is located in North Sea, Groningen, Netherlands. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2015 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in October 2016. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Northland Power and Typhoon Offshore. Northland Power, Siemens Financial Services and HVCenergie are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 60%, 20% and 10% respectively.
The wind turbines in the Project Gemini Phase I are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The wind turbines in the Project Gemini Phase II are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The project generates 2,600,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 785,000 households, offsetting 1,250,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
The project has 88.5m high towers.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2015 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in October 2016.
Power purchase agreement
HVCenergie and Pzem are the power offtakers from the project.
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Contractors involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The project consists of 150 units of SWT-4.0-130 turbines, each with 4MW nameplate capacity.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is the O&M contractor for the wind power project for a period of 20 years.
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About Northland Power
Northland Power Inc (Northland Power) is an independent power producer. It develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates power infrastructure assets. The company generates energy using renewable sources such as natural gas, biomass, wind, solar sources, and in simple and combined- cycle gas turbine and cogeneration modes. Through partnerships with indigenous partners, independent companies and municipalities, Northland Power develops and operates power-generation facilities. It has an operational presence in Latin America, Asia, North America and Europe. The company has offices in Houston, Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Hamburg, Seoul, and Taipei. Northland Power is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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