Name of the Project
Amistad I, II, III and Dolores wind farms.
Location
The Amistad I, II and III wind farms will be built in Acuña, in the northern state of Coahuila, and the Dolores wind farm in the northern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico.
Client
Enel Rinnovabile, a subsidiary of Enel.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of four wind farms for a total capacity of 593 MW.
Amistad II and Amistad III, with a total installed capacity of 100 MW each, are each expected to generate more than 350 GWh/y, with each avoiding the emission of about 170 000 t of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. Amistad IV is expected to generate more than 510 GW/y, while avoiding the emission of about 234 000 t/y of CO2 into the atmosphere. The 244 MW Dolores facility is expected to generate nearly 850 GW/y, while avoiding the emission of nearly 390 000 t/y of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
The project is expected to cost about $700-million.
Duration
The new plants are scheduled to enter operation in the first half of 2020.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel media relations, tel +39 6 8305 5699, fax +39 6 8305 3771 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.