Iberdrola has begun construction of the 104MW Buniel wind farm in Burgos, in Spain.
Burgos’ footprint spans the municipalities of Albillos, Arcos de la Llana, Buniel, Cavia, Cayuela, Villagonzalo Pedernales and Villalbilla de Burgos.
The initial electrical infrastructure and civil works, which will be carried out by local companies.
Buniel will be equipped with turbines from Siemens Gamesa’s 5.X platform.
With an investment of E99m, the construction of the wind farm will employ civil works companies, such as the Burgos-based Copsa.
“It is expected that up to 170 professionals will be involved in the project during peak periods,” said Clara Fierro, the project manager.
“The nacelles will be assembled at the Siemens Gamesa plant in Agreda (Soria) and the wind turbine gearboxes, of 5 megawatts, will be manufactured in Lerma (Burgos).
“In addition, different regional and national suppliers will be responsible for producing different components, such as the wind turbine towers in Avilés and Linares,” Fierro said.
The electricity generated in this clean energy facility will be evacuated to the 400kV Buniel substation.