Vydmantai Wind Park

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Vydmantai Wind Park
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Location of Vydmantai Wind Park
Country Lithuania
Location Near Vydmantai village, Kretinga District Municipality
Coordinates 55°54′36″N21°10′27″E / 55.91000°N 21.17417°E / 55.91000; 21.17417 Coordinates: 55°54′36″N21°10′27″E / 55.91000°N 21.17417°E / 55.91000; 21.17417
Status Operational
Commission date 2006
Owner(s) Inter RAO
Wind farm
Type Onshore
Hub height 120.5 m (395 ft)
Power generation
Units operational 15
Make and model Enercon GmbH: E-70
Nameplate capacity 30 MW [1]
Website
vwp.lt/en

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