Amdjarass Wind Farm Explained

Amdjarass Wind Farm
Country:	Chad
Location:	Amdjarass, Ennedi-Est
Status:	O
Commissioned:	2016
Wind Site Usage:	electricity generation
Ps Units Operational:	4 X 275 kW
Ps Electrical Capacity:	1.1 MW

The Amdjarass Wind Farm is a 1.1 MW wind farm in Amdjarass, Ennedi-Est, Chad. It is the first wind farm in the country.

History

The wind turbines were erected in February 2016. It was then followed by the installation of its energy storage systems, generators and transmission line.^[1] The wind farm was finally commissioned by end of 2016, making it the first wind farm in Chad.^[2]

Technical specifications

The wind farm consists of four 275 kW wind turbines.^[2] It was constructed by Vergnet.^{[1] [3]}

See also

• List of power stations in Chad

Notes and References

1. Web site: 8 August 2016. France's Vergnet installs 4-turbine wind park in Chad. Renewables Now. 17 January 2024.
2. Web site: 31 May 2022. Chad's first wind farm could be operational by 2025. Reve. 17 January 2024.
3. Web site: Whitlock. Robin. 10 August 2016. Phase 1 of Chad's Amdjarass wind farm now complete. Renewable Energy Magazine. 17 January 2024.