Oct. 6 the largest wind power plant in Bulgaria was put into operation. The windmill network was built and launched by AES Geo Energy company – Bulgarian division of American giant – AES Corporation.
Wind power plant consisting of 52 turbines with the capacity of 156 MW is located not far from Kavarna resort city on the coast of the Black sea. The construction cost its owners about €270 million ($398 million). This project is the largest in Bulgaria and one of the most significant ones in the entire region. From now on the total capacity of all Bulgarian windmills amounts to 330 MW.
The government plans to receive about 11 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 201, and 16 per cent by 2020.
By the way, this year the largest shore wind power plant in Europe will be put into operation. It is based in Romania and is able to generate 600 MW of electricity. The estimated cost of this project amounts to €1.1 billion ($1.6 billion). The construction is accomplished by Czech CEZ company.
