Orites was the first wind farm to be constructed in the country and remains its largest in terms of capacity and generation to date.
Orites commenced operations in 2011 and comprises 41 Vestas V90-2MW wind turbines. It represents >25% of renewable installed capacity in Cyprus and delivers 5% of the country’s entire electricity supply. The renewable electricity generated is exported to the grid through a long-term contract with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC).