Vila Nova is a 58.6MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Coimbra, Portugal. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 2004.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 58.6 | 58.6 | – | Active | Coimbra, Portugal | Edp Distribuicao – Energia |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Edp Distribuicao – Energia. The company has a stake of 100%.
The project generates 131,400MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 27,380 households.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in 2004.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Redes Energeticas Nacionais under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
Vila Nova (Vila Nova Phase I A) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V80-2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 10 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Vila Nova (Vila Nova Phase I B) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V80-2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Vila Nova (Vila Nova Phase I C) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V90-2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Vila Nova (Vila Nova Phase II A) is equipped with Enercon E-82 E2 / 2,000 kW turbines. The phase consists of 12 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Vila Nova (Vila Nova Phase II B) is equipped with Enercon turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines, each with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.
Edp Distribuicao – Energia is the O&M contractor for the wind power project.
About Edp Distribuicao – Energia
Edp Distribuicao – Energia SA (Edp), a subsidiary of Energias de Portugal SA, is an electric utility that offers grid power distribution services. The utility’s services include online bill payment, rebates and incentives, connection and disconnection service, power outages, scheduled outages, energy efficiency, energy conservation, energy audits, electrical safety, meter reading, electrical installation, and load management. It also provides substations with switching stations and street lighting facilities. Edp owns and operates a network of distribution lines and electronic communications networks. The utility serves residential and commercial customers in Portugal. Edp is headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal.
Methodology
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