Siemens Gamesa Signs Second Order with Enel in Russia for over 200 MW

Zamudio, Spain - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured a second order in Russia from Enel Russia, one of the country's independent power producers (IPP), for the supply of 201 megawatts (MW) of wind turbines.

The scope of the agreement includes supply, installation and commissioning of 57 Siemens Gamesa 3.X platform turbines at the Kola wind farm, located in Murmansk region, Russia. The Kola wind farm is due to be commissioned in 2021. The contract includes full scope O&M (operation & maintenance) services during the first two years with an option to extend.

This order is part of the preliminary agreement signed with Enel in 2017 for the supply of 291 MW to two wind farms in Russia. The first order, the Azovskaya project with 90 MW capacity, was announced by Siemens Gamesa in early October 2018.

The Kola wind farm and the Azovskaya project shall contribute to Russia’s targets to develop local renewable energy resources reaching 3,300 MW of wind installed capacity by 2024.

Source: IWR Online, 14 Dec 2018