Bajo de Mina is a 54MW hydro power project. It is located on Chiriqui river/basin in Panama. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2010.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 54 | 54 | – | Active | Panama | Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en America Latina SA (IDEAL) |
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Description
The project was developed by Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en America Latina SA (IDEAL) and is currently owned by Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Publicos (Asep) with a stake of 100%.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2010.
Contractors Involved
Energomash was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 2 turbines, each with 27MW nameplate capacity.
Electrotyazhmash supplied 2 electric generators for the project.
Methodology
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