Lerma is a 71MW hydro power project. It is located on Lerma river/basin in Michoacan, Mexico. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 71 | 71 | – | Active | Michoacan, Mexico | Engie |
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Description
The project was developed by Engie and is currently owned by Generadora Fenix SAPI de CV.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 585 million cubic meter. The project generated 247 GWh of electricity.
Contractors Involved
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 turbine with 20MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 1 turbine with 27MW nameplate capacity.
The electric generators for the project were procured from General Electric and Siemens.
About Engie
Engie SA (Engie) is an electric utility. It generates electricity using natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, biomass and solar sources, and trades and sells that energy; supplies, distributes, trades and sells natural gas; and offers a comprehensive range of services related to the energy-efficiency. The company operates urban heating and cooling networks, and provides facility management, and other technical and management services. Engie serves customers in Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It operates conventional and renewable facilities and has interests in various projects under development and construction stages across the world. Engie is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
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