Tafila Wind Farm
| Tafila Wind Farm | |
|---|---|
  Location of Tafila Wind Farm in Jordan | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Location | Tafila |
| Coordinates | 30°50′24″N 35°36′0″E / 30.84000°N 35.60000°ECoordinates: 30°50′24″N 35°36′0″E / 30.84000°N 35.60000°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2013 |
| Commission date | 2015 |
| Construction cost | $287 million |
| Owner(s) | Jordan Wind Project Company |
| Operator(s) | Vestas |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Onshore |
| Avg. site elevation | 1400-1600 m |
| Rotor diameter | 112 meters |
| Rated wind speed | 12 m/s |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 38 |
| Nameplate capacity | 117 MW |
| Annual generation | 400 GWh |
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Website http://www.jordanwind.com | |
Tafila Wind Farm is located in Tafila, Jordan. It was inaugurated in December 2015 by King Abdullah II, it is considered to be the first of its kind in the Kingdom and the region.[1] The venture aims to diversify energy resources in Jordan and boost the renewable energy contribution in the total energy mix.[2]
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