KKR, GreenVolt, and Renovatio to invest in Romanian wind farm

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A new wind project, with a total capacity of over 250 MW and an estimated value exceeding €400 million, was announced by Marian Pavel, the President of the Ialomița County Council.

Developed by a partnership between KKR, GreenVolt, and Renovatio, the project involves building three wind farms across four localities: Țăndărei, Gheorghe Lazăr, Grivița, and Ograda. The completion is scheduled for 2027.

Marian Pavel, President of the Ialomița County Council, said, "The constructors were encouraged to collaborate with local companies and communities for mutual benefit."

The Ialomița Wind Farm will contribute to strengthening Romania's energy transition and achieving national goals for reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy mix.

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