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Sarco and Aurora wind farm projects, Chile

27th May 2016

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Sarco and Aurora wind farm projects, Chile.

Client
Aela Energia, a joint venture between Actis (60%) and Mainstream Renewable Power (40%).

Project Description
The project involves the construction of two wind power projects with a combined capacity of 300 MW.

The Sarco wind farm project, located in the Atacama region of northern Chile, will have a rated capacity of 170 MW and supply more than 110 000 households with electricity.

The Aurora wind farm project, located in the Los Lagos region, in southern Chile, will have a rated output of 129 MW and supply more than 86 000 households a year with electricity.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The projects are expected to be completed in the second half of 2017.

Latest Developments
Senvion has concluded a contract with Mainstream Renewable Power for the supply and installation of 93 turbines for two wind farm projects.

For the Sarco project, Senvion will supply 50 Senvion 3.4M114 turbines, with a hub height of 93 m.
Senvion will supply 43 Senvion 3.0M122 turbines, with a hub height of 119 m.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Senivon (wind turbines).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Aela Energia, tel +56 2 25923100 or email info@aelaenergia.cl.
Sarco project manager Diego Cornejo, email diego.cornejo@mainstreamrp.com.
Aurora project manager Ricardo Sereno, email ricardo.sereno@mainstreamrp.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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