“I believe that within two weeks we will select a winner in the auction,” Folescu said.
Bidders included Dutch Vestat and Chinese Sinovel.
The turbines have a value estimated between EUR53 million and EUR63 million, while maintenance works are evaluated at EUR17 million to EUR20 million.
The contract refers to the supply of 3.5 MW wind turbines, their setup, startup and maintenance throughout the guarantee and post-guarantee period.
Electrica also plans to build a wind farm in Chirnogeni, Constanta county.
Through the construction of the two power projects, the company plans to become a full-service energy company, including activities of production as well as supply and distribution of electricity.