Iberdrola exceeds 420 MW in Greece with the commissioning of Askio II and Rokani wind farms
Iberdrola has commissioned the 37.8 megawatt (MW) Askio II wind farm in Greece. Located in the provinces of Kozani and Eordaia in the West Macedonia region of Greece, it joins the 50.4 MW Askio III project, which is fully operational. The total investment in both projects was close to 100 million euros.
Askio II consists of nine Vestas V150 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 4.2 MW, a hub height of 105 metres and a rotor diameter of 150 metres.
Both Askio projects are connected to the same grid point, with an expected combined annual output of around 180 GWh.
In parallel, the company has also commissioned the 18 MW Rokani wind farm in the Viotia region of central Greece. The facility is equipped with 3 Vestas V162 turbines of 6 MW unit power, the largest and most powerful wind turbines in operation in Greece, with a hub height of 205 metres.
Supporting the energy transition in Greece
Through technological innovation and greater efficiency, the company is committed to the development of competitive renewable energies, which are essential for advancing in the energy transition towards a decarbonised model and combating climate change.
With the completion of these projects, Iberdrola now has 421 MW of operational renewable energy capacity in Greece. The company has been present in the country since 2007, and now operates wind and solar projects in the regions of Central Greece, Crete, Thrace, Western Macedonia, Thessaly, Peloponnese and Dodecanese.
Askio's two projects have made significant financial contributions to local communities, with €2.2 million invested in new infrastructure, supporting local businesses. During the construction and operation phases of the wind farms, Iberdrola has created 282 direct and indirect jobs, supporting local supply chains.
Challenges of building the Askio Range
The Askio projects have been built in a mountainous region at an altitude of 1,500 metres above sea level. In order to negotiate the narrow, steep roads, shovel-lift technology was required. This is a special trailer that can rotate and tilt the blades vertically during transport, which allows the components to be moved along the existing narrow roads and avoids the need for additional construction work.
