Gangi wind farm
Gangi wind farm
Operational
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The plant
Gangi wind farm
The Gangi wind farm, located in Palermo, consists of 32 wind turbines and sits at an altitude of 1,300 meters on Mount Zimmara, one of the main peaks of the Madonie, a mountain range between Palermo and Cefalù which has been a Regional Natural Park since 1989.
Technology
Wind power
Status
Operational
Power
27,2 MW
Energy production
58.4 GWh per year
(Estimated average production)
Energy needs covered
21,000 households per year
CO2 emissions avoided
42,000 tons per year
Timeline
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Impact on local communities
The wind farm was built using only existing roads and access routes, preserving the surrounding landscape. Local farmland, dedicated to traditional Sicilian crops, continues to be cultivated without interruption.
In April 2025, the site hosted the educational initiative "Inventors for a Day!", organized by Enel with the support of Helpcode. Fifth-grade students from the Vazzano, Santa Maria, and Don Bosco schools took part in activities designed to raise awareness of different sources of renewable energy. Working in teams, the students explored innovative and sustainable solutions, helping to strengthen their collaboration and creativity skills.