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EDF Group Aquires Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm
Image: Mainstream Renewable PowerOfficial Press Release Mainstream Renewable Power:
Mainstream sells 450MW offshore wind farm to EDF Group
The EDF Group, via EDF Renewables in the United Kingdom, a joint subsidiary of EDF Energy and EDF Energies Nouvelles, has bought the Neart na Gaoithe wind farm project from global wind and solar developer Mainstream Renewable Power, following a competitive bidding process.
The wind farm will generate up to 450 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, which is equivalent to the annual electricity provision of around 375,000 homes. It is a fully consented offshore wind project which is located in the Firth of Forth off the east coast of Scotland. It covers 105km2, and has a 15 year Contract for Difference at 140 Euros (corresponding to the indexation of the tariff of £114.39 that was set in 2012 prices), and grid connection agreements in place. This project also benefits from a... ... More: Official Press Release Mainstream Renewable Power
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