Candeeiros Wind Farm, initially with 111 MW, began its operations (PTO) in stages, the first phase with 78 MW and the second one with 33 MW, both in 2006. More recently, in 2016, was amplified (overpowering), raising its installed capacity to 121 MW.It is located in Alcobaça / Rio Maior and is held by Iberwind II Produção - Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda.
Installed Capacity
121MW
No. of turbines
42
Turbine type
Vestas V90 and Senvion MM 100
Hub height
80m
Blade length
45m and 50m
Expected P50 energy yield
345GWh
Annual house-hold power equivalent
83,840 homes*
*Based on an average energy yield and assumed annual household usage of 4,115 kWh per year^ = 83,840 homes.
^Typical Domestic Consumption Values from Ofgem. Electricity: Profile Class 2 Medium 4.2MWh
