Name of the Project
Apiacás hydropower park project.
Location
Mato Grasso, in Brazil.
Client
Enel Green Power Brasil Participações, a subsidiary of Enel.
Project Description
The Apiacás hydropower park will generate more than 490 GW/y, enough to meet the yearly energy needs of more than 200 000 Brazilian households and avoiding about 280 000 t of carbon dioxide emissions.
The project comprises the 45 MW Salto Apiacás, the 30 MW Cabeça de Boi and the 27 MW Fazenda power plants for a combined installed capacity of 102 MW.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
$287-million.
Duration
The project was initially scheduled to start operation in 2017, but became operational more than a year in advance.
Latest Developments
The project was inaugurated in November 2016.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
The three hydroplants became operational more than a year before the deadline that was set.
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel head of global media relations Roberta Vivenzio, tel +3906 83051 or email GMR@enel.com.