Enel has won the right to develop the over 71MW Rodnikovsky wind farm in the latest renewable energy tender in Russia.
Enel Green Power will be in charge of development and construction of the project, located in the Stavropol region of the country.
A total of €90m will be invested in the wind farm, which is due online in the first half of 2024.
Enel Green Power head Antonio Cammisecra said: “This latest award represents another major milestone for us in Russia, after the recent start of construction of the Azov wind farm.
“We are further confirming our commitment to harness the country’s renewable potential and diversify its generation mix, while contributing our renowned expertise in the development, construction and operation of renewable projects.
“Looking ahead, we will continue to work relentlessly on the consolidation and further expansion of our Group’s renewable footprint in Russia, thereby pursuing an increasingly sustainable business model.”
The Russian renewable energy tender for the 2020-2024 period took place from 28 May to 10 June, Enel said.
A total of 314MW of clean power capacity was awarded, of which 78.1MW was wind, 229.8MW mini-hydro and 5.6MW solar, it added.