The Spanish Gamesa company announced it that has entered into an agreement with the Austrian Company Andritz Hydro for the delivery of 90 units of last generation permanent magnets generators for the power plant Ashta in Drin River (Albania) to be operated by Austrian Utility Verbund.
In this plant, designed according to the innovative Hydromatrix technology developed by Andritz Hydro, green energy is obtained by means of hydraulic turbines submerged in water, making use of an existing civil structure, hence minimizing the environmental impact, and allowing a more efficient use of natural resources.
The 48-MW Ashta hydropower plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2012. The project costs 160 million euro (USD227 million) having a forecasted annual energy generation of 230 GWh.
Gamesa is a company specialized in developing technologies and R&D for energy sustainability, mainly wind power. It is a leader in Spain and is positioned among the world’s wind turbine manufacturers.
Gamesa wins contract to deliver 90 generators for power plant in Albania
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