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Cyprus breaks ground for first wind farmCyprus' first wind farm is a step closer to becoming reality after a ground breaking ceremony in the Orites area of Kouklia. Once operational, the project will produce 82 MW from 41 turbines, producing almost 10 per cent of the island's total energy generation capacity. The project will contribute to the government's target of producing 13 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. The project has a capacity of 82 MW in its first phase, with approved capacity for 140MW when complete. The farm is the first private sector power project on the island and will be the first to benefit from the new 20 year fixed rate tariff that has recently been approved by the government of the Republic of Cyprus and the European Commission. Chairman of DK Wind Supply, Akis Ellinas, said: "At a time when climate change climbs to the top of the political agenda, wind energy continues to be the only advanced technology ready and able to deliver renewable power on a large scale. Cyprus is not among the windiest areas in the world, yet still we have a commitment to go to renewable energy, so we have to work harder than others. Our project is the biggest investment in renewable energy and the first wind energy investment in Cyprus. It represents an investment amounting to €170 million." Source: Utility Week © Faversham House Group Ltd 2009. News articles may be copied or forwarded
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