Midelt Wind Farm is a 210MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2018 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2020. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Enel Green Power, Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy, Nareva Holding and Platinum Power. The project is currently owned by Enel Green Power with a stake of 70%, Nareva Holding and Office National de l'Electricite et de l'Eau Potable.
The electricitiy generated from the plant has offsetted 326,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2018 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2020.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Office National de l'Electricite et de l'Eau Potable under a power purchase agreement for a period of 20 years, starting from 2020.
Contractors involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 50 units of SWT-DD-130 turbines, each with 4.2MW nameplate capacity.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is the O&M contractor for the wind power project, commencing from the year 2020.
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About Enel Green Power
Enel Green Power SpA (EGP), a subsidiary of Enel SpA, an energy company that develops and manages activities of energy generation from renewable sources. The company is engaged in the generation of power from wind, geothermal, solar, and hydropower sources. It also has interests in various power plants in under construction and under authorization stages. EGP also has know-how in integrating innovative technologies such as storage systems into renewable power plants. The company serves a range of industries such as food and beverage, automotive, chemical, retail, cement, mining, tech, telecommunication and bank, among others. It operates power plants in South America, Central America, North America, Asia, Oceania, Europe and Africa. EGP is headquartered in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
About Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy
Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) is a producer of renewable energy. The company offers services that include identifying, designing and scheduling electrical generation units, site prospection, project structuring, operation and maintenance of power plants. It also includes in hydro energy, wind energy and solar energy projects. Its project portfolio includes Step Abdelmoumen, Ait Messoud, Step Afourer, Hassan I, Boujdour, Noor Ouarzazate I and Noor Laayoune. The organization partners with German cooperation and the University Abdelmalek Essaadi to offer skill development activities in the field of green technology and sustainable development. Masen is headquartered in Rabat, Rabat-Sale, Morocco.
About Nareva Holding
Nareva Holding SA (Nareva Holding), a subsidiary of Societe Nationale d'Investissement S.A. is an energy company. It operates multiple wind farm projects. The company also carries out the construction of coal-powered electricity generation units. Nareva Holding is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.
About Platinum Power
Platinum Power SA., is engaged on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Africa: Hydro, Wind and Solar. The current pipeline of projects exceeds 1,500 MW. Platinum Power has a strong competitive position with a focus on operating efficiently and responsibly to maximize the value from the current portfolio and to deliver growth in shareholder value. The company has offices in New York and Rabat.
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