La Castellana wind power project, Argentina
Name of the Project
La Castellana wind power project.
Location
The project is located in the department of Villarino, near Bahia Blanca, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Client
CP La Castellana, a subsidiary of Central Puerto (CEPU).
Project Description
The project entails the construction and operation of a 100.8 MW wind power plant, a transformation substation and a 37 km transmission line connecting the wind farm and substation to Argentina’s national grid.
The project will use thirty-two 3.15 MW wind turbine generators, each linked to the on-site 33 kV collector switchgear.
The voltage will then be stepped up to a transmission voltage of 132 kV at the on-site substation and will be evacuated through the project transmission line, which will finally connect to the Chañares substation.
Jobs to Be Created
A local hiring policy will give preference to the local workforce.
Value
The project is estimated at $154-million.
Duration
Construction was expected to begin in April, with start-up expected in April 2018.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Constructora Sudamericana (civil engineering works), Distrocuyo (electrical engineering works) and Nordex-Acciona (operations and maintenance contractor).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
CEPU, tel +54 11 4317 5000 ext. 2446 or email inversores@centralpuerto.com.
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