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REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

"VERTEX ENERGY" LLC Skopje

NOTICE OF INTENT
to perform a Project

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF WIND PARK RAMNO 2, MUNICIPALITY OF

STARO NAGORIÿANE

July, 2022
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CONTENT:

1. Information about the Investor................................................... .............................................

2 2. Characteristics of the Project ................................................ ..........................................
2 3. Introduction .... ................................................ ................................................ ..........................
3 4. Location of the project................... ................................................ ....................................
4 5. Description of the project........ ................................................ ................................................ ...
7 6. Characteristics of the environment ........................................ ................................ 10 7.
Characteristics of possible impacts on the environment........ ............................ 15 8.
Measures included to avoid, reduce or neutralize negative
impacts ........ ........................................ ................................................ ............................ 21
9.
Additional information ................. ................................................ ....................... 23
APPENDIX 1 OVERVIEW MAP...................... ................................................ .....................
24 APPENDIX 2 SITUATION......................... ................................................ ..............................
25 APPENDIX 3 CHECKLIST FOR DETERMINING THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT. ................................................ 26

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1. Information about the Investor

Name of the legal or natural person performing
an activity or activity
Legal status
Property
Business headquarters of the legal entity
(registered in the central register)
Address where the activity (will) take place or
the activity
SOYAK ENERJÿ TÿCARET A.ÿ. by registering the company
in the Republic of North Macedonia "VERTEX ENERGY"
DOOEL Skopje - Company for
energy production
D.O.O.E.L. Limited liability company of
one person
Private property
Ul. "Naum Naumovski Borÿe" no. 40, floor 5, room 9,
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
Municipality of Staro Nagoricane

Unique number of the legal entity Code 4080022603203

of the basic activity according to NKD 35.11 Production of electricity

• Contact details:
(i) Telephone: +90 (236) 501 40 38
(ii) Fax:

• Name and surname of the designated contact person:

Cem Ersamut, Mechanical Engineer

E-mail address: cersamut@soyakenerji.com.tr;

Website of the developer: http://www.soyakenerji.com.tr

Category of the activity/ activity that is the subject of the Notice of Intent to Implement/ Perform the Project according
to the regulations of Article 77 of the Law on the Environment

According to the Decree on the determination of the projects and on the criteria based on which the need for the
implementation of the procedure for the assessment of the environmental impacts on the environment is determined
("Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova" no. 74/05, 109/09, 164/12, 202/ 16 and "Sl. Vesnik na RSM" no. 89/22), the project belongs
in Annex II of the Decree - Projects for which the need to carry out an environmental impact assessment procedure
is determined (Generally determined projects), Item 3 - Energy, (i) Installations for the use of wind power, for the
purpose of energy production (t .n. wind farms).

It is a project for the construction of a wind park (WP) Ramno 2, with a capacity of ÿ50 MW, located
in the northeastern region of the country, near the border with the Republic of Serbia, and the Investor, in accordance
with the provisions of the Law on the Environment (Article 80), has prepared and submitted a Notice of Intent to
Implement/Perform the Project, in order for the Ministry of Education and Culture to decide whether there is a need
from the evaluation of the impacts of the project on the environment, as well as for determining and defining the scope
of the EIA Study.

2. Characteristics of the Project

The company SOYAK ENERJÿ TÿCARET A. ÿ, through a registered company in the Republic of North Macedonia
"VERTEX ENERJI" DOOEL Skopje - Energy Production Company (Investor),

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plans to build a wind farm in North Macedonia. For that whole, the Investor held initial talks with relevant
institutions in North Macedonia. The project location for the construction and operation of the wind park is
named "Ramno 2" and has a capacity of ÿ 50 MW, located in the northeastern part of the country, near the
border with the Republic of Serbia. The wind park will contain a total of 10 wind turbines, spread over an
altitude of 600 m to 1000 m above sea level, on Kozjak Mountain.

The construction and operation of VP Ramno 2 aims to use renewable energy from the wind for the production
of electricity, which will contribute to the total production of electricity in the Republic of North Macedonia.

With the implementation of the project, the Investor will contribute to the production of electricity from renewable
sources (so-called "green energy"), and thus will have a positive impact on the environment. By starting the
implementation of the project activities, the project will
contributed to the achievement of the main goals of the following strategic documents and the national energy
legislation:
• Strategy for the use of renewable energy sources until 2020;
• National Strategy for Sustainable Development (2009-2030);
• Strategy for energy development of the Republic of Macedonia until 2030;
• Third National Plan for Climate Change, December 2013; and
• National Law on Energy ("Official Gazette" of the Republic of Moldova, no. 16/11, 136/11, 79/13,
164/13, 41/14, 151/14, 33/15, 192/15, 06/16 and 96/18).

3. Introduction

The increasing demand for electricity in recent decades highlights the importance of building and using
renewable energy systems. The implementation of the project for the construction of VP Ramno 2 will contribute
to increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the total production of electricity in the Republic of
North Macedonia.
In the past period, several studies have been done to determine the potential of wind energy in the country
and to ensure the selection of the most suitable locations for the construction of wind turbines. In 2005, on the
initiative of AD "Electrani na Makedonija", a preliminary wind atlas of the Republic of Macedonia was prepared.
The main goal was to identify and select regions and locations that possess sufficient energy potential where
measuring stations will be placed to determine the real possibilities for the implementation of the projects.

The best wind resources according to the atlas in North Macedonia are in the mountainous regions, while the
plains and valleys have a significantly lower average wind speed.
The northeastern region is one of the most favorable parts of North Macedonia for the production of electricity
through the use of wind energy. For that reason, the company
"VERTEX ENERGY" DOOEL Skopje is interested in investing in a wind park in the territory of the Municipality
of Staro Nagoricane.
The wind farm will contain 10 wind turbines, with a total installed power of ÿ 50 MW.
For the Ramno 2 wind farm, the determination of the wind potential and energy yield of the wind farms was
carried out. The obtained data were measured at a height of 101 meters, for a duration of 6 months. The
measured average wind speed is 7.15 m/s. The measured long-term average wind speed for the turbine
positions and for different heights of 120 m, 125 m and 129 m varies between 7.0 m/s and 7.13 m/s. Energy
yield evaluations were made for the 3 wind farm scenarios, shown in Table 1.

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Table 1. Summary of calculation results for VP Ramno 2

Project name Soyak – Flat Soyak – Flat Soyak – Flat

Wind farm scenario Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3

Type of wind turbines Vestas V150-4.5 Nordex N149/4.8 MW Enercon E141

MW EP4/4200
Number of Wind Turbines 11 10 11
Wind farm capacity [MW] Tower height 49.5 MW 48.0 MW 46.2 MW
[m] 120 125 129
Average wind speed at pole height [m/s] 7.07 7,19 7,13
Calculation results

Gross produced electricity energy [MWh/year] 178,307 172,345 162,269

Energy efficiency [%] Produced electricity. energy 99.1% 99.0% 99.1%

(including energy efficiency) 176,685 170,630 160,882
[MWh/year]
Total system losses (including energy efficiency.) [%] Net produced 10.3% 10.4% 10.9%
electricity. energy (including system losses) 159,931 154,381 144,640
[MWh/year]
Total wind speed uncertainty (long term) [% of wind speed]* 19.21% 19.2% 19.2%
Total uncertainty of electricity production. Energy (long term) [% of energy]* 25.46% 26.41% 26.87%
Long Term (Annual Electricity Production) AEP [MWh/yr] and Probability of Exceedance (Uncertainties and Probability of Exceedance are given for a period
of 20 years)
Gross produced electricity energy P50 (probability of exceeding 50 %) – 159931 MWh/yr – 144640 MWh/yr –
154381 MWh/yr – 36.69%
capacity factor 36.9% 35.71%
Gross produced electricity energy P75 (probability of exceeding 75 %) - 132466 MWh/yr – 118427 MWh/yr –
126879 MWh/yr – 30.15%
capacity factor 30.5% 29.24%
Gross produced electricity energy P90 (probability of exceeding 90 %) - 107746 MWh/yr – 94834 MWh/yr –
102127 MWh/yr – 24.27%
capacity factor 24.8% 23.42%
Gross produced electricity energy P95 (probability of exceeding 95 %) - 92953 MWh/yr – 80715 MWh/yr –
87314 MWh/yr – 20.75%
capacity factor 21.4% 19.93%
Gross produced electricity energy P99 (probability of exceeding 99 %) - 65203 MWh/yr – 54229 MWh/yr –
59526 MWh/yr – 14.15%
capacity factor 15% 13.39%

4. Location of the project

The project scope for the construction and operation of VP Ramno 2 is located in the northeastern part of
the country, within the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane, near the border with the Republic of Serbia.
Macro location
The project site is located on the slopes of Mount Kozjak, near the border with the Republic of Serbia in
the north. In the western part of the project scope, the border crossing "Tabanovce" (about 16 km away),
the A1 highway (about 17 km away), the regional road R 1104 (about 16 km away) are located
km), while the city of Kumanovo (about 22 km) is located in the southwestern part. In the southern part of
the project site, the E-871 Highway (about 13 km), the village of Kuklitsa (about 20 km) and the village of
Stracin (about 17.5 km) are located. In the south-eastern part of the project site, the town of Kriva Palanka
(at 30 km) and the Osogovo Mountains (about 48 km) are located. In Figure 1 and 2, the macro location
of VP Ramno 2 is shown.

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Figure 1. Location of project scope

Figure 2. Macrolocation

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Microlocation
The project site is located in a hilly-mountainous region on the slopes of Mount Kozjak, with heights from 430 m to 1270 m
above sea level, near the "ASNOM" memorial center (about 3.5 km
west) and the megalithic observatory "Kokino" (about 1 km east). The project scope is near the border with the Republic of
Serbia - from 3 km to 5 km north of the project location. The border crossing "Prokhor Pchinski" is located in the northwestern
part of the project site at a distance of about 4.5 km.

The project area for the construction and operation of the Ramno 2 wind park falls under the municipality of Staro Nagoricane.
The Ramno 2 wind park project site is spread over the cadastral municipalities: Žegljane Municipality and Stepance
Municipality. In the immediate vicinity are KO Pelice, KO Karlovce, KO Coince, KO Vragoturce, KO Malotino, KO Kokino and
KO Ramno.

Figure 3. Microlocation of the project scope with the nearest settlements

In the northern part of the project site VP Ramno 2, about 1.5 km away, the village of Vragoturce is located
and the village of Malotino (at about 1 km), as well as the river Bistrica (at about 0.7 km). A part of the regional road R2244
passes through the project scope of VP Ramno 2, while the regional road R1207 is located in the western part of the project
site at a distance of about 5 km. In the western part are located: Pelince village (3 km away), "ASNOM" Memorial Center
(about 3.5 km away), Pÿinja River (about 3.5 km away) and Chelopek village (about 6 km away). In the southern part of VP
Ramno 2 are located: the village of Karlovci (about 1.2 km), the village of Zheglane (about 0.8 km), the village of Stepantse
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the megalithic observatory "Kokino" (about 1 km). To the east of the project site is the village of Ramno
(about 1.5 km away). The project location is part of: Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) – "Pcinja River - Petroshnica
River - Kriva Reka"; Emerald area "Pcinja - German" and Significant Ornithological Site (ZOL) "Pcinja River
- Petroshnica River - Kriva Reka".

The microsite of VP Ramno 2 is shown in Figure 3.

The coordinates for the proposed and planned wind turbine installation locations for VP Ramno 2 are shown
in Table 2.
Table 2. Planned wind turbine installation locations

Y X
Oversea
Turbine location height

Location 1 (moved) 7573926.51 4681294.49 665.72

Location 1 7573879.03 4681412.59 671.82
Location 2 7574428.98 4681653,4 723.55
Location 3 7575330.77 4681586.25 720.06
Location 3 (moved) 7575395.25 4681671.57 701.55
Location 4 7578057.65 4680051,17 767.02
Location 5 7577380.97 4681703.47 764.43
Location 6 7577996.29 4681374.37 891.83
Location 7 7578511.99 4681319.48 900.95
Location 8 7579019.94 4681188.72 911.28
Location 9 7579500.51 4681135.44 935.70
Location 10 7580000.01 4681218.31 881.74

The proposed locations for setting up the wind turbines in VP Ramno 2 are shown in Figure
4.

Figure 4. The proposed locations for the installation of the wind turbines in VP Ramno 2

5. Description of the project

ÿ General data about the project

At the project site for the construction and operation of VP Ramno 2, the company "VERTEX ENERGY"
DOOEL Skopje plans to install 10 wind turbines (4.8 MW per turbine) manufactured by Nordex, with a
total installed capacity of 48 MW.

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Operating parameters of the Nordex 4.8 MW wind turbines are:

- Minimum working wind speed Vmin=3 m/s – that is, that is the speed at which they are
starts electricity production;
- Nominal operating speed Vn=12 m/s – speed at which the aggregate achieves its nominal power;

- Maximum operating speed Vmax=22.5 m/s – is actually the speed at which the turbine
it stops working.
Wind turbines are composed of three basic parts:
- Rotor
- Generator
- Pillar
ÿ Rotor
The role of the rotor is to convert wind energy into rotational energy. The rotor has three blades placed at
an angle of 120° to each other. The diameter of the rotor is 120 m. The aerodynamic profile of the fins is
the main factor that determines the way the kinetic energy of the wind is converted. Due to the difference
in the wind speeds from the back and the front, a pressure difference occurs, which results in a driving
force, i.e. causes a vortex
moment.

The speed and power are regulated by changing the angle of the fins, to obtain the optimal speed and
power of the generator. At the same time, the optimization reduces the load on the system. The adjustment
of the speed to the required of the generator is done with a 3-stage multiplier (device for increasing the
speed). The maximum speed of rotation of the rotor is
14.9 revolutions / minute. If the wind speed is like that, the rotor would spin at a higher speed
from the maximum, it is braked with an appropriate brake.

ÿ Generator
The generator is mechanically connected to the output side of the multiplier. It is asynchronous
wound rotor generator and double feed. It is air cooled. The automatic voltage and frequency control
system is performed with IGBTs as power components. The control system allows variable speed operation
with maximum power output, control of active and reactive power and easy connection and

disconnection from the electrical network.

ÿ Bearing pillar of the wind turbines
The pole on which the wind turbine will be mounted is steel, conical and tubular. The height of the pillar is
90 m. The rotor, multiplier and generator are mounted on the pole. At the foot of the pole is the point of
connection to the electrical network.
ÿ Foundation
Standard wind turbine foundations have a combined truncated cone and cylindrical shape. They will be
designed using calculations based on the load capacity of the wind turbine
and geological soil surveys.
During the construction phase of the wind turbines, control of the embedded concrete masses should be carried out in accordance
with the applicable regulation and building regulations in the Republic of Moldova. S. Macedonia
To dimension the foundations of each wind turbine separately, geomechanical investigations should be
carried out at the site. Based on the field and laboratory tests, a report will be prepared for geological,
engineering-geological, hydrogeological, geomechanical and geophysical research for the locations planned
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The results of the report, as well as the assessment of possible impacts, will be part of the study
environmental impact assessment. In Figure 5, a schematic of a wind turbine is given.

Figure 5. Schematic of the wind turbines for the Ramno 2 wind farm

ÿ Access roads and internal roads within the project site of VP Ramno 2
critical cross sections
The main access roads relevant to the project site are: Highway E-75 "Skopje Kumanovo" (located about
20 km southwest of the Ramno 2 project site); the border crossing "Tabanovce" (located 16 km northwest),
and E-871 "Kumanovo - Kriva Palanka" (located about 13 km south of the Ramno 2 project site), the A1
highway (about 17 km
west of the project site), regional road R 1104 (about 16 km southwest).
Other relevant access roads to the project site are: Regional Road R2244 (passes through the project site)
and Regional Road R1207 (located 5 km west of Ramno 2). Parts of Regional Road R2244 pass through
the Ramno 2 project site (on the eastern side). The regional road R2244 is in very bad condition (dirt and
uneven road) which runs near the Bistrica River (which was dried up during the field visit). Malotino village is
located along the regional road. The regional road R1207 is in good condition (asphalted and leveled road),
which leads to the border crossing "Prokhor Pchinski", near the village. Pelince and the "ASNOM" memorial
center. The River Pcinja flows near this regional road

It is planned to build internal roads between the wind turbines themselves. According to the technical
characteristics, the internal roads between the turbines will be designed according to the needs of installing
the wind turbines. They will be made of natural material (macadam).
ÿ Overhead transmission line and network connection for VP Ramno 2
According to the engineering analysis for the electrical connection of the Ramno 2 wind farm, with the
transmission network in North Macedonia (prepared by the company "Timel project", Skopje, April 2021),
several different scenarios have been considered for the network connection of the planned wind farm
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All scenarios are with 110 kV overhead transmission line, with steel grid poles and proper grounding.

The final network connection between the wind farms and the existing network will be made based on: the analysis to be
performed by MEPSO, the discussion between the developer and MEPSO and the final approval of the connection by MEPSO.

6. Characteristics of the environment

Municipality of Staro Nagoricane
The municipality of Staro Nagoricane is located in the northeastern region of the Republic of North Macedonia. The number of
inhabitants in the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane is 4840 (2271 are women and 2569 are men), on an area of 451 km2
. According to the number of inhabitants, the population density is 12 inhabitants per km2. In the
Municipality of Staro Nagoricane there are a total of 39 settlements: Algunja, Aljince, Arbanashko,
Bajlovce, Breško, Bukovljane, Vojnik, Vragoturce, Vrachevce, Dejlovce, Dlabochica, Dobracha, Dragomance, Drenok,
Žegljane, Zheljuvino, Kanarevo, Karlovce, Coince, Kokino, M'glence, Makresh, Malotino, Mlado Nagoricane, Nikuljane,
Oblavce, Orah , Pelince, Puzaljka, Ramno, Ruÿince, Staro Nagoricane, Stepance, Strezovce, Strnovac, Cvetishnica, Cvilance,
and Chelopek.

Figure 6. Map with settlements in the municipality of Staro Nagoricane

Climatic-meteorological characteristics
In the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane, the average annual air temperature is about 11°C with an average annual air amplitude
of about 20°C. The coldest month is January with an average monthly air temperature of 0°C, while the warmest month is July
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the air of 22°C. The month of August is also warm, with an average air temperature of 22°C. The average
monthly air temperature in October is higher by 0.1°C than in April, which is characteristic of the Mediterranean
influence on the thermal regime of the air.
The average annual amount of precipitation is about 565.5 mm. In certain years this amount changes from
532.5 mm to 852.3 mm. The wettest month is May with an average monthly amount of precipitation of about
81.5 mm, the second wettest month is November with an average precipitation of 62.1 mm. It's summer
the driest period of the year, with a minimum of precipitation in the month of August, with a monthly average
rainfall total of 27 mm. The average annual number of snow days is 34.
Based on the basic climatic elements (air temperature and precipitation) as well as its characteristics, the
climate in the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane can be defined as moderate with modified Mediterranean
influences in the pluviometric regime. The wind rose relevant to the VP Ramno 2 project site is shown in
Figure 7.

Figure 7. Wind rose of the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane (Source: wind rose)

Biodiversity
According to the available information and the conducted field visits, the project site VP Ramno 2 is
characterized by a xerothermophilic oak forest (Blagun and white hornbeam forest). Xero-thermophilic oak
forest is present on the lower parts of the terrain, while on the opposite higher parts of the terrain, hilly
grasslands with sclerophyllous vegetation (maquis) occur as the second most common habitat relevant to the
project site. The river Pÿinja passes west and northwest of the project site VP Ramno 2. As a left tributary of
the river Pÿinja, the river Bistrica was observed as dried up. The species of fauna that can appear within the
project site VP Ramno 2 are characteristic of oak-hornbeam forest habitats.

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Figure 8. Area of the project site VP Ramno 2 (field photos: left – hill pastures, right – Pÿinja river)

More detailed information about the types of habitats, identifying the types of flora and fauna,
monitoring of species of birds and bats that visit/use the area covered by the planned wind park throughout the year, with
special emphasis on species from the list of
Natura 2000, especially the Birds Directive as well as species from the Berne Convention annexes,
will be done in the next phase of the project in order to assess the biological diversity for VP Ramno 2.

ÿ Flora and Fauna

In terms of habitat and vegetation, the project site is represented by the xerothermophilic oak forest (forest of blagun and
white hornbeam, belongs to the plant family Quercoÿ Carpinetum orientalis macedonicum). Hilly grasslands with sclerophyllous
vegetation (maquis) appear as the second most common habitat relevant to the project site. Ruderal vegetation and
agricultural fields appear near the village. Stepantse, village Žegljane, village Vragoturce and s. Little bit. Riparian vegetation
appears along the riverbeds of the Bistrica River (located about 0.7 km north of

the project location) and the river Pÿinja (passes about 3.5 km west and northwest of the project location). The most dominant
plant species, characteristic of the project location, are the following species: Quercus pubescens (white oak), Carpinus
orientalis (white hornbeam), Populis nigra
(black poplar), Rosa canina (rosehip), etc. Animal species that can occur within
on VP Ramno 2, are: Vulpes vulpes (fox), Sus Scrofa (wild boar), Buteo buteo (hawk), Picus viridis
(green woodpecker), Parus major (great finch), etc.
ÿ Protected areas
The Ramno 2 wind park project site coincides with the following protected areas: Important Ornithological Site (SAL) – "Pÿinja
River – Petrošnica River – Kriva Reka River", Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) – "Pÿinja River - Petrošnica River – Kriva Reka
River" " and Emerald area "Pcinja - German". Figure 9 and Figure 10 provide locations of the nearest protected areas relevant
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Project
site VP
Ramno 2

Figure 9. Location of the nearest Emerald area "Pcinja - German" in relation to the project site VP Ramno 2

Project site VP
Ramno 2

Figure 10. Location of the nearest Significant Ornithological Site (SI) "Pcinja River - Petroshnica River -
Kriva Reka River" and Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) "Pÿinja River - Petroshnica River - Kriva Reka River" relevant
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Relief, geomorphological and geological features

The municipality of Staro Nagoricane is one of the northernmost municipalities within the Northern Republic
Macedonia. The territory of the municipality covers mainly the so-called Kozjaÿia area (the Kozjak mountain and
its eastern slopes), the eastern slopes of the Ruen mountain and the wide valley of the Pÿinja river. This area
belongs to the upper catchment area of the river Pÿinja. According to the morphology, the territory of the
municipality is diverse. On the western side is the valley and alluvial plain of the river Pÿinja. On the eastern side
of the territory of the municipality, the hilly-mountainous relief structure is distributed. The oldest geological
structure of the terrain of the municipality is represented by a complex of Precambrian gneisses, (as the basis of
the entire terrain), discovered in the northeastern part of the territory, in the area of Kozjaÿija and Mount Kozjak,
as western parts of the Serbian-Macedonian massif. A heterogeneous transitional zone of Paleozoic
metamorphites (crystalline schists, marbles, quartzites, etc.) was discovered. Hydrographic, hydrological and
hydraulic characteristics

The hydrography of the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane mainly consists of the upper catchment area of the river
Pÿinja, smaller springs and streams.
From the conducted visit, in terms of hydrological characteristics, two watercourses are relevant for the Ramno
2 wind park project site: the Pÿinja river (about 3.5 km west and northwest of the project site) and the Bistrica
river (which was dried up during the field visit ), near the village Little bit.

Land use
The land cover through which the project scope passes is distinguished by the agricultural areas with crops,
which extend around the project scope of the wind turbines. The pedological composition of the soils is
represented by alluvial soils along the river courses, semi-valley in the lowest part of the valley and cement soils
along undulating hilly terrains.
Demographics
The number of inhabitants in the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane is 4840 (2271 are women and 2569 are men),
on an area of 451 km2. According to the number of inhabitants, the population density is 12 inhabitants per km2
.
According to ethnicity, they are:
• Macedonians – 3906
• Serbs – 926
• Albanians – 1
• Roma – 1
• Others – 6
Education
On the territory of the municipality of Staro Nagoricane there is one preschool institution which is under the
administration of the municipality of Kumanovo.
There are three central primary schools: O.O.Sh. "Svetozar Markoviÿ" in Staro Nagoricane, O.O.U.
"Hristian Todorovski Karposh" in the village Dragomance and O.O.U. "Christian Karposh" from the village Mlado
Nagoricane and 9 district schools. The total number of students in the 2018-2019 school year was
295 children.

Infrastructure
Main and regional routes pass through the territory of the municipality of Staro Nagoricane
are:
• Highway M2, Kumanovo – Kriva Palanka;

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• Regional road R2237, old road Kumanovo – Kriva Palanka; Regional

• road R2237, from a place called Sveta Petka Mlado Nagoricane – Prohor Pcinski Monastery, Republic of
Serbia; Regional road R2244, from R1207 to the village. Flat.
•
The total road network of local roads in the Municipality is 223.20 km, of which 118.0 km have been paved, 64 km have
been buffered, and 41.20 km have been asphalted. The closest airport from the municipality of Staro Nagoricane is the
international airport in Skopje, which is
only 30 km away.

Kokino ASNOM St. Prokhor Pchinsky

Figure 11. Cultural monuments relevant to the project location (Source: http://
staronagoricane.gov.mk/2021/02/15/za-opstinata/)

Natural, cultural and historical landmarks

Registered cultural heritage on the territory of the municipality of Staro Nagoricane are:
• Zebrnjak - Memorial Ossuary village. Mlado Nagoricane
• Kostoperska Karpa – Locality in the village. Mlado Nagoricane
• St. Gjorgi Pobedonosec - Church in the village. Mlado Nagoricane
• St. Petka - Church in the village. Mlado Nagoricane
• St. Gjorgji- Church in the village. Staro Nagoricane
• St. Prokhor Pchinski - Hermitage in the village. Staro Nagoricane
• Geothermal bath s. Strnovac
• Zabel – Monastery in the village. Nikuljane
• ASNOM - Memorial Center in the village. Pelince
• Kokino - Megalithic Observatory located in Tatiÿev Kamen
• Karpino- Monastery village. Dry Walnut
• St. George and St. Nikola - Double church in the village. Dry Walnut

7. Characteristics of possible impacts on the environment

The impact on the environment of this type of project activities can be in the preparatory phase, construction phase and
operational phase.
During the preparation of the field and during the construction phase of the Ramno 2 Wind Park, the following impacts on
the environment are expected:
- Fugitive emission of dust from construction activities, loading and unloading of materials
and the transportation of earth, humus, necessary materials for construction;
- Emission of exhaust gases from construction machinery and transport vehicles;
- Municipal waste, organic waste, waste from construction activities (inert waste) and hazardous waste in the event of
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- Wastewater produced by construction workers and atmospheric waste

water;
- Possible pollution of soil and underground water, in case of possible leakage of fuel and oils from
construction machinery and transport vehicles;
- Impacts on biodiversity;
- Noise and vibrations from construction machinery.
Environmental media impacts in these phases will be local and short-lived. Potential negative environmental
impacts that will occur during the construction phase of VP Ramno 2 are: impacts on air quality, groundwater,
soil, noise, landscape and biological diversity.

The operational phase of the project will include the operation of the wind farm and the production of
electricity. The equipment will be able to work constantly (depending on the dynamics and parameters of
wind energy), without the constant presence of employees. Regular maintenance and emergency servicing
of the wind farm equipment will be performed by competent personnel. Negative impacts in the operational
phase can occur in the event of a breakdown / accident with wind turbines, where due to the repair of the
breakdown, certain types of waste can be created, which can affect the soil and the surrounding biodiversity.

Table 3. Main project activities and potential impacts and risk

Main project activities

Construction phase Operational phase

• Clearing and marking the route of the project area; • Clearing the project area
after the regular and emergency
• Procurement and transportation of servicing;
materials, transportation of workers and etc.; • Transportation of generated waste to
• Excavation of the ground to form the foundation landfills;
of wind turbines;
• Excavation of channels for installation of energy
infrastructure;
• Concrete activities;
• Transportation and installation of equipment;
• Completion of the construction phase and
clearing the area;

Possible impacts and risks

• OSH risks; • Creation of waste;

• Air quality; • Biodiversity (impact of avifauna and
• Noise; bats);
• Creation of waste;
• Water pollution;
• Biodiversity;
• Traffic jam;
• The social impact of the environment
population.

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Air quality

Construction phase
During the construction phase of the wind park Ramno 2 in the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane, possible
emissions into the air will be created as a result of the operation of the machines (dust and gas emissions). The amount of
dust emissions created will depend on the applied measures of good construction practice, mechanization characteristics,
duration of construction activities, meteorological conditions, etc. Local population, workers (village Žegljane, village Stepance
village Malotino, village Vragoturce, etc.) and the surrounding biodiversity (species of fauna: reptiles, birds, mammals, etc.),
are characterized as sensitive receptors that will be exposed to air emissions. Air quality impacts, during the construction
phase, are evaluated as negative, direct, reversible, with a certain probability of occurrence and with a local character.

Operational phase
In the operational phase of the Wind Park, air emissions are not expected to occur, except in case of breakdowns and
accidents (need to use machinery - mobile pollution sources).

Noise and vibration

Construction phase
The increase in noise and vibrations will be created as a result of construction activities (construction of a wind park, transport
of construction material, waste and workers, etc.) Local population, workers (village Žegljane, village Stepance, village
Malotino, village Vragoturce etc.) and fauna from the surrounding environment, are characterized as sensitive receptors,
which will be exposed to increased noise and vibrations. The impacts of noise and vibration are assessed as negative,
direct, high intensity, reversible, with a certain probability of occurrence and of a local character.

Operational phase
Noise impacts in the operational phase are insignificant and are expected only in case of breakdowns and accidents (need
to use machinery).

Water quality

Construction phase
According to the conducted field visit to the project site, two surface water flows are relevant to the Ramno 2 wind park project
site: the river Pÿinja and the river Bistrica (which was dried up during the field visit), near the village. Little bit. Both
watercourses are located outside the boundaries of the Ramno 2 wind park project site. Direct impact on the relevant
watercourses is not expected during the construction phase, as they are not located within the project site. Indirect possible
impact will have on

groundwater, which will arise as a result of an unexpected situation (engine oil leakage). The generation of sanitary
wastewater is also expected during the construction phase by the workers.

Operational phase
In the operational phase, no impacts on the waters are expected.
The impacts on water quality, both during the construction phase and during the operation of the Ramno 2 wind farm, are
assessed as negative, direct, reversible, with a certain probability of occurrence
and with a local character.

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Soil

Construction phase
Impacts on the quality of the soil are expected during the performance of geotechnical investigations of the
substrate, excavations and adjustment of the terrain, construction of access and secondary roads, etc. As a
result of these project activities, the possibility of erosion, soil compaction,
decrease in her fertility is very expected. Soil pollution can also occur as a result of improper waste management
(accidental spills of oil and fuel from machinery, etc.). Operational phase

In the operational phase, no emissions to soil are expected.

The impacts on the soil during the construction phase are evaluated as negative, direct, of low to moderate
intensity, reversible and irreversible and of a local character.

Waste management

Construction phase
During the construction phase, different types of waste will be generated: construction waste, packaging waste,
municipal waste, removed vegetation, hazardous waste, etc. Operational phase

In the operational phase, waste will be generated in case of wind turbine breakdown repair, which will generate
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), packaging waste, etc. The contractor is obliged to comply
with the national legislation for the management of
waste.
Improper waste management can cause negative impacts on aspects of the environment (surface and
underground water, soil, etc.). The impacts of waste in the construction and operation phase are evaluated as
negative, direct, with low intensity, will appear immediately, reversible, with a certain probability of
occurrence, with a local character.

Biodiversity

According to the national strategy for biodiversity, the national red list of flora and fauna of RSM, and the
conducted field visits, no endangered, significant plant and animal species have been identified within the
project site and its wider environment. The Ramno 2 wind park project site coincides with several protected
areas: Important Ornithological Site (SLO) "Pÿinja River - Petrošnica River - Kriva Reka River", Key Biodiversity
Area (KBA) "Pÿinja River - Petrošnica River - Kriva Reka River" and Emerald area

"Beefs - German". In order to determine the impacts of the project on biodiversity, a detailed survey and
monitoring of the current state of the flora and fauna relevant to the Ramno 2 wind farm project site will be
carried out in the further phases of the project. Mitigation measures will be proposed for all phases of the
project. the project.
Construction phase
Vegetation removal can cause soil erosion in areas where construction activities will take place. The use of
construction machinery will create a high level of noise, the generated hazardous waste and accidental spillage
of hazardous materials and substances can
to cause negative impacts on animal species in the project area. The operation of the Ramno 2 wind farm will
have an impact on birds and bats, which are present at the project site.

Operational phase
In the operational phase of the Ramno 2 wind farm, the magnitude and intensity of the expected impact cannot
be accurately determined. Based on the data of several prepared studies on

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this type of structure (wind farm), the impact on birds is assessed as low. During the operational phase of the
Ramno 2 wind farm, no impacts on the flora are expected.
Mitigation measures for the surrounding biodiversity (flora and fauna) for the Ramno 2 wind farm project site
will be presented and described in detail in the further phases of the project (the EIA Study).

Impacts on biodiversity during the construction phase and operational phase of the project are
evaluate as possible local, negative, with medium intensity and duration as well as the time required for
the construction works and the operation of the wind turbines.

Landscape (visual aspects)

Landscape and visual aspects during the construction phase are mainly related to construction activities,
presence of vehicles, waste storage, etc. while in the operational phase the visual aspects mainly refer to the
installation of the wind turbines. The implementation
the project will have a large impact on the landscape and visual effects, because the wind turbines are tall
objects (about 100 m) placed at a high altitude of 600 m - 1000 m above sea level and they will be visible from
a long distance.
The impacts on the landscape during the construction and operational phases are evaluated as negative,
direct, irreversible, of high intensity, with a high probability of occurrence, of a local character.

Cultural heritage

Construction phase
No archaeological or historical sites have been identified within the Ramno 2 wind park project site. The closest
archaeological and historical sites are the memorial center "ASNOM" (at a distance of about 3.5 km west of the
Ramno 2 wind park project site) and the megalithic observatory "Kokino" (at a distance of about 1 km east of
the Ramno 2 wind park project site ). Construction activities during the construction phase may cause negative
effects on possible undiscovered sites that have cultural

inheritance.
Operational phase
No negative impacts are expected in the operational phase.
Impacts on possible undiscovered cultural heritage sites during the construction phase are assessed as
negative, direct, irreversible, with a possible probability of occurrence, by national
meaning.

Risks of accidents/accidents

Construction phase
Potential risks related to the project in the construction phase are: risk of natural disasters, risk of leakage of
dangerous substances, risk of fires, etc. Operational phase

Negative impacts in the operational phase can occur in the event of a breakdown / accident with wind turbines,
where due to inadequate power supply it can lead to negative impacts on the environment, etc.

Impacts are assessed as possible, negative, reversible, low intensity and local
character.

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Social aspects

Construction phase
During the construction phase, there will be a need for temporary or permanent expropriation of arable land. The compensation
of the value of the land during the expropriation will strive to be
in accordance with full market value on satisfactory, acceptable and appropriate terms. In addition to the expropriation, the
positive impacts refer to the hiring of construction companies and the employment of workers for the needs of the construction
of the project.
Operational phase
During the operation phase of the wind park, positive impacts on social elements are expected in terms of economic benefits
from the use of energy and reduction of harmful impacts on the environment as a result of less generation of polluting substances
as by-products from the use of renewable energy sources.

Due to the fact that the nearest settlements are located at an aerial distance of 250 m to 3.5 km, impacts on the local population
in terms of their health and safety are not expected during the construction and operational phases.

Overview of Indicative Potential Impacts

Type of potential impact Noise build exploitation
+ -
generation Impact on ecological
+ -
resources Area and visual effect Emission
of gases Dust Water Soil + +
+ -
+ -
+ -
+ -

Waste generation + -+
- -
Disruption of waterways Risk of
accidents Endangerment of cultural + +
- -
heritage Intensification of traffic Storage,
handling, transport or disposal of hazardous + +
+ -
materials and waste

Legend:
(+) – impact likely to occur;
(-) – impact with a very low probability of occurring (ie not expected).

CONCLUSION

As a result of the preliminary analyzes of identified impacts, the implementation of the Ramno 2 wind farm construction
project will generally have a low intensity of negative impacts, with local significance. Visual impacts, impact on
biodiversity (possible small impacts on avifauna) and generation of waste, noise and dust (during regular maintenance
and possible accidents) are preliminary expected impacts in the operational phase of the Ramno 2 wind farm.

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8. Measures included to avoid, reduce or neutralize negative impacts

The developer will implement measures to avoid, reduce or neutralize negative impacts from the realization
of the project in all phases. Taking into account that the main negative impacts from the implementation of
the project are expected in the construction phase, the general proposed measures below, consider mainly
the construction phase. All proposed mitigation measures for each phase of the project will be detailed in
the Ramno 2 Wind Park EIA Study.

Measures to mitigate impacts on air quality

The following mitigation measures will be applied by the Contractor, during the construction phase of the
WP, to mitigate the impact on air quality:

- Application of basic measures to control and minimize dust; - If it is determined

that dust or pollutant emissions are excessive, construction activities should be stopped until the source
of such emissions is identified.
emissions and adequate control measures are not implemented;

- To comply with occupational safety and health requirements related to wearing protective equipment
of workers (eg masks, goggles, safety boots, etc.). - Regular inspection and regular maintenance
of vehicles, machines and equipment that will be used during the construction phase in order to avoid
unnecessary emissions of polluting substances;
and

- Application of other measures that include good construction practice.

Measures to mitigate increased noise and vibration
The following noise mitigation measures will be applied by the Contractor during the construction phase of
VP Ramno 2:

- Apply appropriate general measures to minimize noise, which include: use of mufflers and means to
minimize noise from equipment and machines that create high noise, regular maintenance of all
vehicles, machines, etc.;
- To comply with the requirements for safety and health at work related to wearing the
appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent high noise levels (eg earplugs);

- Before construction begins, to limit project activities that generate noise, between late evening hours
and early morning hours;
- Trucks and vehicles passing near residential areas should reduce their speed to a maximum of 30 km/
h; the traffic speed on unpaved access roads should be reduced to 20 km/h; etc.;

- Periodic maintenance of the moving parts of the wind park will be carried out in
the operational phase;
Surface water mitigation measures

- The contractor should properly manage the sanitary waste water, in order to prevent
leakage and spillage thereof;

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- Contractors and their subcontractors should plan and implement accordingly

management of hazardous material, especially during its transport;

- Staff will be trained in good practices to minimize impacts

on surface waters;
Mitigation measures for waste management

- The Waste Management Plan (WMP) during the construction phase of the WWTP should be prepared and implemented by the
Contractor, and it should be in accordance with the national
waste management legislation;

- Conclusion of an agreement with an authorized handler of hazardous waste for its collection,
treatment and disposal;

- It is prohibited to deposit hazardous waste within the construction site; ÿ To mark waste collection

points at each wind turbine site, in accordance

with national legislation;

ÿ Regular maintenance of all equipment and machinery used on site; To

concluded an agreement for the management and disposal of the generated waste with authorized persons

companies/handlers for each waste fraction generated;

Measures to mitigate impacts on soils

- Development and implementation of a Plan for the control of soil erosion and sedimentation, in order to prevent soil loss during
the construction of the wind farm;

- The contractor should properly manage the sanitary waste water, in order to prevent
leakage and spillage of the same in the soil layers;

Measures to mitigate impacts on biodiversity

- Preparation of a Biodiversity Protection Plan, which will include protection, preventive measures, off set measures and mitigation
measures;

- Continuous supervision by an expert in biology (botanist), during the activities for clearing the terrain, for the construction of
access roads (removal of vegetation, etc.);

- Implementation of dust minimization measures, with the aim of reducing

the layers of deposited dust near the vegetative cover;

- Planting (revegetation) of the surrounding land, using suitable soil and indigenous species from the project site VP Ramno 2; ÿ
Physical controls of the wind farm (eg shutdown as needed, to minimize the risk of collision with birds and bats, installation of

bird diverters on transmission lines, etc.); - Implementation of appropriate monitoring of avifauna and bats;

ÿ Mitigation controls (eg restricting vehicle movement when present

animal species, waste management, etc.);

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9. Additional Information

9.1 Competent body of the state administration:

Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (MŽSPP) – Animal Administration

environment

Ploštad Presveta Bogorodica no. 3

1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

9.2 Submitter of the notification:

"VERTEX ENERGY" DOOEL Skopje - Company for energy production

Designated contact person:

Cem Ersamut, Mechanical Engineer

Address of the investor: Ul. "Naum Naumovski Borce" no. 40, floor 5, room 9, Northern Republic

Macedonia

Tel. +90 (236) 501 40 38

E-mail address: cersamut@soyakenerji.com.tr;

Website of the developer: http://www.soyakenerji.com.tr;

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APPENDIX 1 SURVEY MAP

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APPENDIX 2 SITUATION

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ANNEX 3 CHECKLIST FOR DETERMINING THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
OF THE PROJECT
PREPARATION OF PROJECT DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF WIND PARK RAMNO 2,
MUNICIPALITY OF STARO NAGORICHANE
The table below analyzes the potential impacts of the implementation of the project.
Questions to take in Yes / No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA –
consideration
1. Whether the construction, operation
or closure of the project will contain
activities that will cause physical changes to
the site (topography, land use, changes in
water bodies, etc.)?
2. Will the construction or operation of the
project use natural resources such as land,
water, materials or energy, especially non-
renewable or scarce resources?
3. Will the project include use,
storage, transportation, handling or
production of substances or materials
that could be harmful to human health or
the environment, or that would
have caused concern about
real or perceived risks per
human health?
4. Will the project cause
generation of solid waste during construction,
operation or closure of the installation?
5. Will the project emit pollutants
substances or any dangerous, toxic or
harmful substances in the air?
if the question is not
relevant to the specific project) Briefly
describe.
Yes. The landscape will change visually
and the purpose of the land will
changes resulting from the
installation of wind turbines and the
construction of access roads
roads within the Ramno 2 wind park
project site.
Yes.
Natural resources, land will be used.
Water in small quantities during the
execution of the works, energy (fuel)
only during the execution of the works
for the mechanization that will be used.
Yes.
During the construction phase, stored
construction materials and inert waste
will be used temporarily. Storage of
construction materials and waste will not
be carried out during the operational
phase.
Yes.
The project will produce various
types of waste during the
preparatory phase and during
construction.
Yes.
During the construction activities that
will take place in
the preparatory and the stage of
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Will this lead to
significant impacts? Yes No / ?
- Why?
Yes. Removal of vegetation,
installation of wind turbines,
etc. will cause direct changes
to the landscape
at the project site. The
visual aspect of the project site will
be clear
visible.
No.
No.
If good construction practice is
applied and
compliance with national
environmental legislation
requirements, no significant
environmental impacts are expected.
No.
Waste will be handled in
accordance with the Law on Waste
Management and contracts will be
concluded with licensees
companies for respectively
dealing with all types of waste that
will be generated.
No.
It is assumed that the exhaust gases
will not exceed the MDK due to the
relatively good
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6. Will the project cause noise and vibration or the
release of light, heat or electromagnetic radiation?
7. Will the project lead to risks of land or water
contamination from discharges of pollutants onto
land or into surface waters, coastal waters or the
sea?
8. Is there a risk of accidents during the
construction or operation of the project that could
affect human health or the environment?
9. Will the project lead to social
changes, such as in terms of demographics,
traditional lifestyles, employment?
10. Are there other factors that should be taken
into account such as the subsequent development
of what
Yes No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA – Will this lead to significant
if the question is not relevant impacts? Yes No / ?
to the specific project) Briefly describe.
- Why?
construction will emit exhaust gases and ventilation of the field and because
fugitive dust. construction machinery and means of
transport will be used that will satisfy the
legal technical requirements.
Yes. No.
During the preparatory and construction The construction activities will take
phases, as well as during operation of the place in the period from 7 am to 5 pm
wind park, there will be noise and vibrations and the planned scope is
from the construction machinery and outside populated areas.
transport vehicles.
Yes. No.
Minimal indirect impact on groundwater is If good construction practices are applied,
possible during the construction phase. no significant impacts on the environment
They may arise as a result of an unexpected are expected.
situation. It is also
possible expected creation of
sanitary sewage during the construction
phase by the workers.
Soil contamination can occur as a result of
improper waste management (accidental spills
of oil and fuel from machinery, etc.).
Yes. No.
Risk of accidents can occur in all phases The risk of accidents is unlikely to
and can be the same occur if the contractor provides
caused by unwanted incidents
(unwanted leaks, traffic accidents), appropriate OSH measures and local
breakdowns, security measures
natural disasters, etc. community
Yes. Yes.
During the construction and operation In a positive sense.
phase of the Ramno 2 wind farm, workers
from
local communities.
No. No.
In the wider environment or near the project site Cumulative impacts are not expected
because in
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consideration
could lead to impacts on
the environment or to the possibility of cumulative
impacts with others
existing or planned activities on the site?
11. Are there areas on or about
the locality, which are protected by
international, national or local legislation due to their
environmental, regional, cultural or other values
that could be affected by the project?
12. Are there any other areas on or around the
site that are important
or environmentally sensitive,
such as aquatic habitats,
watercourses or other bodies of water,
coastal zone, mountains, forests, which could be
affected by
the project?
Yes No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA –
if the question is not relevant
to the specific project) Briefly describe.
wind park Ramno 2, they are not
other similar objects/installations
recorded.
Yes.
In the wider vicinity of the wind
park project site
Flat 2, several archaeological and
historical sites are located:
• "ASNOM" memorial center (located about 3.5
km west of the Ramno 2 wind park project
site);
• Megalithic "Kokino"
observatory (located about 1 km
east of the Ramno 2 wind park project site).
Yes.
The Ramno 2 wind park project location
coincides with several protected areas:
Important Ornithological Site (SAL) "Pÿinja
River - Petrošnica River - Kriva Reka River",
Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) "Pÿinja River -
Petroshnica river - Kriva Reka river" and
Emerald area "Pcinja -
German".
According to the conducted field visit to the
project site, two
surface water flows are relevant to the
Ramno 2 wind farm project site: the river
Pÿinja (passes about 3.5 km west and northwest
of the project site) and the river Bistrica (which
was dried up during the field visit), near the
village. Little bit. Both watercourses are located
outside the boundaries of the Ramno 2 wind
park project site.
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Will this lead to significant
impacts? Yes No / ?
- Why?
the wider environment or near the
Ramno 2 wind park project site,
no other similar objects/installations
have been recorded.
No.
Negative impacts of these objects
are not expected because they are
located in
the wider environment of the Ramno 2
wind park.
No.
In order to determine the impacts
of the project on
biodiversity, will be implemented
detailed survey and monitoring of the
current state of flora and fauna relevant to
the Ramno 2 wind farm project site.
Mitigation measures will be proposed for all
phases of
the project.
Direct impacts on water courses are not
expected during the construction phase or
the operational phase, as they are not
located within a project site. It is
possible
minimal indirect impact on
groundwater
which may arise as
result of an unexpected situation.
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13. Are there any other areas?
on or around the locality that them
use protected, important or
sensitive species of fauna and flora,
for example breeding, nesting, foraging,
resting, wintering or migration, which might
be affected by the project?
14. Are there land, coastal,
marine or groundwater on or around the site
that could be affected by the project?
15. Are there areas or
features from high regional
or scenic value on or around the site that
could be affected by the project?
16. Are there roads or facilities on
or around the locality that the public
used to access recreational or other
facilities, which could be
affected by the project?
Yes No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA –
if the question is not
relevant to the specific project)
Briefly describe.
Yes.
The Ramno 2 wind park project
location coincides with several
protected areas: Important
Ornithological Site (SAL) "Pÿinja River
- Petrošnica River - Kriva Reka River",
Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) "Pÿinja
River -
Petroshnica river - Kriva Reka
river" and Emerald area "Pcinja -
German".
Yes.
Two surface water courses are
relevant to the Ramno 2 wind farm
project site: the river Pÿinja (passes
about 3.5 km west and
northwest of the project location)
and the river Bistrica (which was
dried up during the field visit), near
the village. Little bit. Both watercourses
are located outside the boundaries of
the Ramno 2 wind park project site.
Yes.
In the wider environment of
the Ramno 2 wind park project site,
the megalithic observatory "Kokino"
is located (located about 1 km east of
the project site).
Yes.
There are two regional roads
used by the local population, for
access to: the archaeological site of
Kokino (access road P2240) and
cultural -
the historical site ASNOM (access
road R1207).
Additionally, new ones will be built
access roads to the project site,
which will later be able to
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Will this lead to
significant impacts? Yes No / ?
- Why?
No.
In order to determine the impacts
of the project on biodiversity, it will
be carried out
detailed research and monitoring of
the current state of
the flora and fauna relevant to the
Ramno 2 wind farm project site.
No.
Because the project activities are
at a sufficient distance from the
nearest watercourses.
No.
Negative impacts of these
objects are not expected
because they are located in
the wider environment of the
Ramno 2 wind park.
Yes.
During the construction
phase of the Ramno 2 wind
park, possible negative impacts
are expected during the tourist
season, when the number of tourists
will increase. The contractor should
apply good construction practice
and safety measures to
the community.
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consideration
17. Are there transport routes?
on or around the locality that are
susceptible to clogging or creating
environmental problems that could be affected by
the project?
18. Is the project in a location where it is likely
to be visible to a large number of people?
19. Are there regions or
characteristics from historical or
cultural importance of or about
the locality that would be affected by the project?
20. Is the project located on an empty space (on
which there has never been construction), which will
result in the loss of empty (greenfield) land?
Yes No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA –
if the question is not relevant
to the specific project) Briefly describe.
are used by the local
population.
Yes.
There are two regional roads
used by the local population: Regional Road
R2244 (passes through the project site) and
Regional Road R1207 (located 5 km west of
Ramno 2).
Additionally, new ones will be built
access roads to the project site, which can
later be used by the local
population.
Yes.
The wind turbines will be located on
hilly - mountainous areas
area of Mount Kozjak, at an altitude of
600 m to 1000 m above sea level, which
will be visible
at a great distance.
Yes.
In the wider surroundings of the
Ramno 2 wind park project site, several
archaeological and
historical sites are located:
• "ASNOM" memorial center (located about 3.5
km west of the Ramno 2 wind park project
site);
• Megalithic "Kokino"
observatory (located about 1 km east of
the Ramno 2 wind park project site).
No.
The proposed area for the construction of
the Ramno 2 wind park is located in an area
with no constructed facilities or other
infrastructure. The field of
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Will this lead to significant
impacts? Yes No / ?
- Why?
The construction of the new access
roads will have a positive impact on the
development of the region. Yes.
During the construction phase
of the Ramno 2 wind park, possible
negative impacts are expected
during the tourist season, when the
number of tourists will increase. The
contractor should apply good construction
practice and community safety measures.
The construction of the new access
roads will have a positive impact on
the development of the region.
Yes.
The implementation of the project will
have impacts on the landscape and the
visual effects will be clearly visible.
No.
Negative impacts of these objects
are not expected because they are
located in
the wider environment of the Ramno
2 wind park.
No.
The surface of the earth where
wind turbines will be installed is
small, so they are not
expect negative impacts.
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Questions to be taken in
consideration
21. Are there currently any land uses on
or around the site (for example for dwellings,
gardens, other private property,
industry, commerce, recreation, public
open spaces, community facilities, agriculture,
forestry, tourism, mining or quarries) that could
be affected by the project?
Yes No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA – Will this lead to significant
if the question is not relevant impacts? Yes No / ?
to the specific project) Briefly describe.
- Why?
the project location are
characterized as hilly
mountainous terrain.
Yes. No.
In the wider environment of the Ramno 2 Negative impacts of these objects
wind park project site, the following facilities are not expected because they are
are located: located in
the wider Ramno 2 wind park
• The Pÿinja River (passes about 3.5 km environment.
west and northwest of the project site) and
the Bistrica River (located in

the northern part of the project site,

which was drained for
time of the field visits • •From the
field visit which was
carried out, in the wider
surrounding the project site, the
Memorial Center
"ASNOM" (located about 3.5
km west of the Ramno 2 wind
park project site)
• The megalithic observatory
"Kokino" (located about 1 km
east of the Ramno 2 wind park project
site).
• They are located agriculturally
fields that appear near the village.
Stepantse, village Žegljane, village
Vragoturce and s. Little bit

22. Are there plans for future uses of the No. No.
land on or around
location that could be affected by the project?

23. Are there areas on or around the site that are No No.
densely populated or built up that could be affected Negative impacts of these densely
by the project? populated nearest
places are not expected because they
are located in the wider
surrounding the Ramno 2 wind park.

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Questions to be taken in Yes No / ? / Inappropriate (NA) (NA – Will this lead to significant
consideration if the question is not relevant impacts? Yes No / ?
to the specific project) Briefly describe.
- Why?
24. Are there areas on or around the site that are No No.
affected by any sensitive land uses, eg: Hospitals,
schools, religious facilities, community facilities,
that could be affected by the project?

25. Are there areas on or about No.

the locality containing important, Yes. In the wider vicinity of the Appropriate measures will be taken
high quality or scarce resources wind farm project site for the protection of the same.

such as groundwater, surface water, Park Ramno 2 has fields, gardens,

forests, agricultural land, fishponds, tourism meadows and orchards.
resources or minerals, and what could be affected
by the project?

26. Are there areas on or around the site that are No. No.
already subject to pollution or environmental
damage, for example where existing

legal environmental standards are not respected,

and what could be affected by the project?

27. Is the place where the project is located No. No.

subject to earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,
erosion, floods or

extreme/bad climatic conditions like

for example large temperature
differences, fogs, strong winds, and what could
cause the project to cause environmental problems?

Prepared by: on behalf of the Investor (Designer):

Construction Institute MACEDONIA AD Skopje

Tanja Dimitrova Filkoska, M.Sc., B.Sc. chemical engineer, EIA Expert

Controlled by: on behalf of Investor "VERTEX ENERGY" DOOEL Skopje:

Cem Ersamut, Mechanical Engineer

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