GOURI MELES Onshore Wind Farm | Greece Renewable Energy Facility

GOURI MELES is an onshore wind farm located in Greece, owned by TERNA. The facility is operational and has a capacity of 32.2 MW, placing it in the medium-scale range for wind farms in the region. It contributes to Greece's renewable energy portfolio, supporting national goals aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Greece's favorable wind conditions, particularly in the Aegean and mainland areas, make onshore wind a key component of the country's renewable energy strategy. The facility operates under Greece's feed-in tariff regime and grid connection regulations, which have been instrumental in driving wind energy deployment. Environmentally, the GOURI MELES wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It also supports local energy independence and grid stability. The project's location in a region with moderate wind resources ensures efficient energy production while minimizing visual and land-use impacts compared to larger installations.

The GOURI MELES wind farm is situated in a region of Greece with moderate wind resources, typical for onshore wind development. The area's landscape is characterized by hills and agricultural land, where wind turbines can be integrated with minimal disruption to local ecosystems. Wind energy projects in Greece must consider bird and bat migration routes, but generic environmental assessments ensure appropriate siting to reduce impacts. The facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports Greece's transition to a low-carbon energy system.