Somozas is a 49.67MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Galicia, Spain. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in March 2000.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 49.67 | 49.67 | – | Active | Galicia, Spain | Enel Union Fenosa Renovables |
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Description
The project was developed by Enel Union Fenosa Renovables and is currently owned by Naturgy Energy Group.
The project generates 139,234MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 39,896 households.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in March 2000.
Contractors Involved
Somozas (Somozas I) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy turbines. The phase consists of 80 turbines, each with 0.6MW nameplate capacity.
Somozas (Somozas II) is equipped with GE Renewable Energy ECO 74 turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 1.67MW nameplate capacity.
Huso29 Renovables is the O&M contractor for the wind power project. The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2018, for a period of 4 years.
About Enel Union Fenosa Renovables
Enel Union Fenosa Renovables, S.A. (EUFER) is engaged in the production and sale of electricity through wind, solar, biomass combustion, cogeneration, and hydro technologies. The company operates in Spain in the states of Galicia, Andalusia, Extremadura and Castilla y Leon. In 2008, about 74% of the power production of the company was done through alternative energy sources, while 12% came from mini hydro projects, and 14% was produced from thermal sources. In all, the company has 1,200 MW of total power installed through wind farms, co-generation plants and small hydro projects. The company is jointly owned by Enel SpA and Union Fenosa, S.A. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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