Enel Green Power has grid connected a 51MW onshore wind farm in Spain.
The project, located in Motilla del Palancar in the Cuenca province, features 17 3MW turbines that will reach an annual production of 144GWh and avoid the emission of approximately 95,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Development of the wind farm was abided by Enel’s “sustainable construction site” model, which includes the installation of PV solar panels on site to cover part of its waste separation energy needs and use of water storage tanks.
Enel said that once construction works are completed, both the photovoltaic panels and the water-saving equipment will be donated to the municipalities where the projects are located for public use.
The total investment associated with the project amounts to approximately €51m, the company added.
Construction for the wind farm included the use of drones for topographic surveying, smart tracking of turbine components, advanced digital platforms and software monitoring solutions and remote support of various activities as well as the commissioning of the facility.
Enel said that these solutions allowed for accurate and reliable data on such activities to be gathered quickly which enhanced the overall construction quality and facilitated communication between teams both on and off site.
As part of the Enel’s plans for creating shared value, associated with the construction of the wind farm, the company has proposed actions to improve the City Council’s energy efficiency and support the area’s employability with training courses in renewable energy being carried out.
Enel will also gave priority to incorporating local labour on site as well as locally hiring catering services and workers’ accommodation, the company said.
It added that the employment of local companies selected by the City Council has been prioritised as well.