Italy - Gamesa wind energy to supply 15 wind turbines

Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind energy market, will supply 30 MW in Italy to the wind farm that Eolica Erchie develops in the Province of Brindisi, in Puglia Region.

The order, the first that the company signed with Toshiba Europe T&D (EPC Contractor worldwide) for a project of Eolica Erchie developer, includes the installation of 15 wind turbines G90-2.0 MW.

It is expected that the installation of the wind turbines to be started before the end of the year.

The wind farm will reach an annual production of 69 GWh, equivalent to about 12,900 tons of petroleum (TEP) per year and prevents the emission into the atmosphere of about 30,300 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Gamesa is one of the leading suppliers of wind turbines in Italy, where he has installed a total of 1,506 MW from its beginnings in this market in 2002.

In this country, the company also manages its activity development, construction and sale of wind farms.