Gamesa Subsidiary Signs Wind Turbine Supply Agreement With STEG

Made, a subsidiary of Spanish wind turbine company Gamesa, has re-launched its business activities by signing a new agreement with the Tunisian company Societe Tunisienne de L’Electricite et du Gaz for the supply of 91 AE-61 wind turbine generators to what is slated to become one of Tunisia’s largest wind power facilities.

These turbines with a total power of 120MW will be supplied to the Metline and Kchabta wind farms, both of which are located in the Bizerte region of Tunisia.

The agreement amounts to almost E200 million and its scope includes the turnkey supply of the wind turbines, as well as their operation and maintenance, along with a substation and power line for each of the wind farms.

The closure of this deal consolidates Made’s position of leadership as the main wind turbine generator supplier in Tunisia, where it has entered into agreements for the installation of more than 170MW to date. This figure represents a significant milestone in a high-potential market within the energy industry, particularly as regards wind power development.

Guillermo Ulacia, Gamesa’s chairman and CEO, said: “This agreement highlights the continuity of the relationship with Societe Tunisienne de L’Electricite et du Gaz (STEG) through a project in which Made once again makes available its experience and the advanced technology of its wind turbines, while at the same time contributing to the country’s future in sustainable energy.”