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.