Usya photovoltaic plant, Chile
Name of the Project
Usya photovoltaic (PV) plant.
Location
The plant will be located in the municipality of Calama, in the Antofagasta region of Chile.
Project Owner/s
ACCIONA.
Project Description
The Usya plant will have a maximum capacity of 64 MWp – 51 MW rated capacity – and an estimated emission-free energy generation of 146 GWh/y, equivalent to the electricity demand of about 70 000 Chilean households.
The new PV plant will be equipped with 187 200 modules mounted on fixed structures, which will be installed on 105 ha.
After it enters service, the new plant will avoid the emission of about 141 000 equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Potential Job Creation
An estimated 400 people will work on the project during the period of highest construction activity.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The plant is expected to enter service in mid-2020.
Latest Developments
Construction on the project started in June this year.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
ACCIONA press office, tel +34 91 663 06 57 or email gabinetedeprensa@acciona.es.
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