Enel Green Power Bulgaria, the local subsidiary of Italy 's energy company Enel, has acquired full control of 13 wind generators of a total installed capacity of 39 MW located at the Black Sea Coast near to Shabla and Kamen Bryag, the company said.

The Competition Protection Commission has approved the transaction between Enel Green Power Bulgaria and Global Wind Power Bulgaria, a subsidiary of Danish Global Wind Power for acquiring the wind capacities.

The transaction is expected to be finalized by end-2008, and the turbines to start operation in the beginning of 2009, Enel said.

Enel's Regional Manager for Bulgaria John Clark said that this acquisition is an evidence of the commitment of the Italian company to the production of energy from renewable energy sources and the development of this business in Bulgaria.

Despite the current difficulties on the global financial markets, Enel is still willing to implement its development strategy to achieve a balanced energy mix of its portfolio in Bulgaria, Clark added.

The company is the majority holder of Enel Maritsa East 3 thermal power plant, which is operating in compliance with the European environmental standards. The company has also signed agreements for the development of projects in the field of renewable energy sources with the municipalities of Gourkovo and Sevlievo (Central Bulgaria).