Sao Macario is a 34.5MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Viseu, Portugal. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in December 2007.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Onshore 34.5 34.5 Active Viseu, Portugal Enersis II SGPS; Iberwind II Producao

Description

The project was developed by Enersis II SGPS and Iberwind II Producao. The project is currently owned by Iberwind II Producao.

The project generates 99,199MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 4,945 households.

The Sao Macario (Sao Macario Phase I), has 80m high towers.

Development Status

The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in December 2007.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Redes Energeticas Nacionais under a power purchase agreement.

Contractors Involved

Sao Macario (Sao Macario Phase I) is equipped with Nordex N90 (2.3 MW) turbines. The phase consists of 5 turbines with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.

Sao Macario (Sao Macario Phase II) is equipped with Nordex N90 (2.3MW) turbines. The phase consists of 10 turbines with 2.3MW nameplate capacity.

Methodology

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