The project was implemented on behalf of Enercon through the companies Vector Aeoliki Desfinas S.A. and Vector Aeoliki South Desfinas S.A., has a total installed capacity and a maximum production capacity of 82.25MW, consists of 35 wind turbines and involves three wind farms named "Pyramid-Helona", "Kourmoutsi-Kardara" and "Skotomenei-Bθιά Gonia", and was commissioned in 2020.
AirEnergy was responsible for the licensing of the project as well as its construction in addition to the supply, transportation and erection of the wind turbines.
More specifically, AirEnergy undertook the following works:
- Licensing of the project
- Construction of new roads (access and internal roads) and improvement of existing rural roads for a total length of about 60 km.
- Construction of 35 wind turbine foundations
- Construction of wind turbine installation squares
- Electrical works (excavation of trenches for underground medium-voltage interconnection cables, laying of cables, etc.)
- Installation of earthing systems
- Hydraulic works
- Construction of high line pylon squares and access roads
- Construction of PS TS substations
The project started construction in 2018, completed in 2020 where it was commissioned. In numbers it could be described as follows:
- 7 Enercon E82/2.35MW and 28 Enercon E92/2.35MW wind turbines.
- Forest Roads 60 km (45 km new roads & 15 km improvement of existing roads)
- Construction of 201 tubular culverts
- 800m3 Excavation and 272.000m3 Backfill
- Construction of High Voltage Substation at "Makrya Mallia" location
- Installation of 37 High Line Pylons
- 100 workers per day
All works were carried out following the principles of prevention and protection, in accordance with the applicable legislation, the Site Regulation provided by Enercon and the International Standards.
AirEnergy, through the permitting and construction process, committed and succeeded in reducing the environmental impact of the project's activities. The precautionary measures taken into consideration to reduce the environmental impacts of construction were:
- Environmental risk assessment for each task and activity
- Training of staff in accident prevention and control of environmental issues
- Environmental waste management and recycling
For AirEnergy, personnel safety has always been and continues to be of paramount importance, therefore approved safety plan procedures are strictly followed by employees and subcontractors. The company on every construction project it undertakes carries out a risk assessment for all parts of the construction and personnel using appropriate safety tools in accordance with the approved safety plan.
The benefits from the installation of the project are multiple and significant for the wider region, jobs were created during construction (crews, engineering contractors) and permanent jobs related to the operation and management of the wind farms, jobs that were also covered by the local community. The area was financially supported during construction and operation through various local businesses by providing building materials, fuel (petrol/oil), food, accommodation for workers and visitors to the projects and necessary land leases. From the operation of the project and following the relevant Decision of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (No. Prot. YPEN/DAPEEK/137804/3493/29-12-2013, Ref: 6EΓ4653Π8-LEY), the financial benefits for the Municipality of Delphi for the years 2021-22 are worth the amount of 593.847€ and for the Municipal Unit of Desfinas the amount of 387.348€ through the special fee for domestic consumers.