Sierra Gorda Wind Farm project, Chile
Name of the Project
Sierra Gorda Wind Farm project.
Location
The project is located in the municipality of Sierra Gorda, 60 km from the city of Calama, in Chile’s Antofagasta region.
Client
Enel Green Power Chile, a subsidiary of Enel.
Project Description
Sierra Gorda has an installed capacity of 112 MW and will generate more than 295 GWh/y once fully operational – equivalent to the yearly power consumption needs of about 130 000 Chilean households – while avoiding the emissions of more than 140 000 t of carbon dioxide.
The energy generated by Sierra Gorda will be delivered to the transmission network of Chile’s northern region, Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
Enel has invested an estimated $215-million in the construction of Sierra Gorda.
The project was financed through the Enel group’s own resources and is supported by a long-term power purchase agreement.
Duration
The project started construction in December 2015 and took a year to complete.
Latest Developments
Enel completed and connected the Sierra Gorda wind farm to the grid in December 2016.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Enel, tel +39 06 8305 5699, fax +39 06 8305 3771 or email ufficiostampa@enel.com.
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