Layout and Design

The layout of the wind turbines has been defined taken into consideration both energy resource as well as other technical, environmental and social factors. The project includes approximately 18 km of access roads and 18 km of  internal roads, with underground 33 kV cable network, and an 18.7 km overhead transmission line.

Project Alternatives

Various alternatives for turbine locations, road alignments, overhead line routes and electrical connections were assessed to minimise environmental and social impacts, while ensuring the technical and financial feasibility of the project. For example, the overhead line route was designed, as far as possible and where feasible, to follow existing overhead line corridors.

Following feedback from stakeholders and the local community, the design of the Bijela Wind Farm transmission line has been adjusted. The current layout includes rerouting in the Duži and Brezna areas. In both locations, the route has been revised, resulting in an overall longer alignment of approximately 1 km in order to provide greater buffer distances from settlements and residential structures. In addition, approximately 580 m of the route in the Brezna area has been designed as an underground cable, further reducing potential visual and social impacts. Furthermore, considering technical constraints, the final section leading to the interconnection point has also been designed as an underground cable.

The below presents the final project layout and design. This webpage will be updated regularly to share the project developments. Please contact us or visit our CLO Office if you would like to learn more about the project.