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The energy company ENGIE has finalized the acquisition of the 30 MW Kamionka wind farm, located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, as part of its growth strategy in the Polish renewable energy market.
The purchase of the asset, previously owned by BayWa re, allows ENGIE to strengthen its onshore wind generation portfolio in Central Europe. This wind farm, operational since 2012, consists of 12 wind turbines and generates enough power to supply around 30,000 households.
In addition, it is a facility with an established track record of stable performance, which facilitates production forecasting and the implementation of operational improvements.
Poland, a strategic market for ENGIE
For its part, the company has highlighted the attractiveness of the Polish market due to its growing demand for green energy and long-term investment opportunities. According to statements by Piotr Rogóż, CEO of ENGIE Poland, the strategy combines the development of new projects with the acquisition of operating assets.
This operation also increases ENGIE’s total capacity in the country, which already exceeds 400 MW between onshore wind and solar photovoltaic power. solar photovoltaic.
In terms of production, ENGIE’s renewable portfolio in Poland exceeds 700 GWh per year. This generation is equivalent to the energy supply of more than 350,000 households and contributes to avoiding the emission of approximately 440,000 tons of CO₂ each year.
Plans for the Kamionka wind farm
Following the acquisition, ENGIE plans to apply operational efficiency tools to optimize the performance of the Kamionka wind farm. Planned actions include analyzing technical parameters, improving the availability of the wind turbines and aligning with the group’s standards.
The company is also evaluating possible upgrades to increase the asset’s generation capacity in the future.
Source and photo: ENGIE