A new wind farm in Romania is set to become the biggest in the country.
Wind power is one of the fastest-growing electricity sources, according to the BBC, and Romania is about to build its biggest wind farm yet. A new report by Renewable Energy Magazine details the new scheme, known as the Vifor project.
Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has partnered with a subsidiary of Rezolv Energy, First Look Solutions S.R.L., to provide 42 new V162-6.4 MW wind turbines. This will make the Vifor project one of the largest onshore wind farms in Europe, with a total capacity of 461 MW of green energy.
With commissioning scheduled for the second half of 2027, the future of sustainable energy in Romania looks bright.
According to the National Grid, “solar and wind energy are now the most affordable sources of new electricity in 82% of the world.” Greater access to renewable energy could lead to cheaper energy bills and more stability for Romania’s electrical grid, which would make the country more self-sustainable.
Additionally, the new wind farm will create new jobs for the local community. According to the Renewable Energy Magazine, Vestas’ Eastern European regional headquarters already employs over 550 skilled workers in Romania, which supports the local economy.
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The farm may reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which would lead to less air pollution. The United Nations has linked pollutants from coal-fired power plants and diesel cars to “respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.” More wind farms like the Vifor project could help make the future cleaner and safer for all.
The CEO of Rezolv Energy, Alastair Hammond, commented per the Renewable Energy Magazine: “The project has been designed to ensure the maximum possible reduction in emissions.”
He added, “The 6.4 MW turbines from Vestas — the most powerful ever installed in Romania — will be crucial in delivering this impact.”
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