It intends to build a 20-30MW wind farm on Sir Bani Yas island off the western coast of Abu Dhabi, where since 2009 a single Vestas turbine has been spinning.
“We are evaluating bids from international companies who want to help us build the plant,” says Frank Wouters, director of Masdar’s project-development arm.
Though not considered particularly promising for wind energy, Wouters says the UAE’s wind speeds are “moderate but still sufficient” for such a project.
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