The 200-Megawatt Wind Power Plant Project at SSMIC is in its final study phase and is expected to become one of the country’s flagship wind power initiatives.

Seyed Asad Asadzadeh Birjandi, Director of Power and Power Plant Projects at SSMIC, elaborated on the details in an interview with the Public Relations Department. He stated:
“Our most prominent power project is the construction of a 200-MW wind power plant, which is currently in its final stage of data collection and feasibility studies. To support this, two 100-meter wind measurement towers have been installed to gather precise technical data. A 100-hectare plot of land has been allocated within the Khaf region for this project. Moreover, the grid connection phase of the wind farm has been approved by Tavanir and the Khorasan Regional Electric Company.”

He added:
“The tender documents for the wind power project have been prepared under two investment models: EPC and EPCF, both with external investment beyond the SSMIC group. The contractor qualification process has already been conducted via a public call. Simultaneously, we are in the process of attracting investment. The total estimated investment for this wind power plant is around €200 million.”

Asadzadeh further noted that Mobarakeh Steel has committed to 600 MW of solar and 200 MW of wind renewable energy projects. “Wind power plants require more in-depth studies due to their sensitivity. The two 100-meter towers are collecting data over a one-year period to help us determine the optimal turbine model. Based on preliminary findings, 5 MW turbines are suitable for our project; however, domestic manufacturers only produce turbines up to 2.5 MW. Thus, we will need to look beyond local options. Given the wind conditions in the region, turbine class selection is crucial. So far, the data points to Class B turbines, and data collection is ongoing.”

He also emphasized that the period from mid-June to mid-September offers the strongest winds, making it the most critical time for completing data collection. “Once this technical data is finalized, we can move forward with precise turbine construction. The operational phase of the project will begin within a few months after selecting the contractor,” he explained.

Regarding energy management at SSMIC, Asadzadeh added:
“In our efforts to optimize power consumption, we have upgraded our monitoring and control systems using the latest global software platforms. Additionally, our upcoming project involves launching five UVT substations within the facility, which we aim to commission by the end of this year.”