Villanueva solar photovoltaic plant project, Mexico
Name of the Project
Villanueva solar photovoltaic (PV) plant project.
Location
Viesca, Coahuila state, Mexico.
Client
Enel, through its Mexican renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power México.
Project Description
Villanueva is the largest PV facility under construction in the Americas and Enel’s largest solar project worldwide.
The project comprises the 427 MW Villanueva 1 and the 327 MW Villanueva 3 solar parks, which are being built simultaneously. The power plant is expected to generate more than 1 700 GWh/y, equivalent to the energy consumption needs of more than 1.3-million Mexican households.
The project will prevent the emission of more than 780 000 t of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.
Value
Enel will invest an estimated $650-million in the project.
Duration
The overall 754 MW facility is expected to enter into service in the second half of 2018.
Latest Developments
Construction on the project started on March 29.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
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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