Kūkas Wind
The planned Kūkas wind farm is located in the Kūkas and Vīpes parishes of the Jēkabpils district. It is planned to be a renewable energy power plant with up to 23 wind turbines, with a total capacity of ~184 MW, production up to 515 GWh.
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Status - Research stage
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Location - Kūku Parish and Vīpe Parish of Jēkabpils Municipality
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Production - 515 GWh
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Turbines - 23
Why Kūku Wind Farm?
Kūkas”, located in Kūku Parish and Vīpe Parish of Jēkabpils Municipality, is a forthcoming renewable energy power station. It is planned to build up to 23 wind turbines, with a total capacity of around 184 MW (each with a nominal capacity around 8 MW), and production of 515 GWh.
The territory of Kūku Parish and Vīpe Parish is suitable for renewable electricity production using wind. The surrounding environmental conditions meet the prerequisites for building a wind park, there is access to a high-voltage grid connection, and there are no significant state-protection related restrictions that might impede development.
All these factors create favourable ground for the construction of the “Kūkas” wind park, which will provide the local community with additional income, improved environment and infrastructure, as well as new business opportunities.
Benefits for local communities
Local residents will benefit from the legally mandated payments for community development – EUR 2,500 annually for each installed megawatt (MW). Up to 90% of this amount may go to residents living within 2 km of the wind park. The remainder will be at the disposal of the municipality to decide on support to local residents.
For households, this means additional income of about 1-3 times the minimum monthly wage. Support will be available for 30 years.
In addition, local infrastructure improvements are planned, especially road upgrades.
During the project, Vindr also plans additional support activities to improve social infrastructure in the parish affected by the construction of the wind park.
