Piedra Larga is a 227.5MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Oaxaca, Mexico. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in October 2012.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 227.5 | 227.5 | – | Active | Oaxaca, Mexico | Renovalia Energy |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Renovalia Energy.
The project generates 841.75GWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 200,000 households, offsetting 510,100t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is $410m.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in October 2012.
Contractors Involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected to render EPC services for the wind power project.
Piedra Larga (Piedra Larga I) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy G80-2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 45 turbines with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Piedra Larga (Piedra Larga IIA) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy G80 turbines. The phase consists of 20 turbines.
Piedra Larga (Piedra Larga IIB) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy G87-2.0 MW turbines. The phase consists of 49 turbines.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is the O&M contractor for the wind power project for a period of 5 years.
About Renovalia Energy
Renovalia Energy, S.A. (Renovalia Energy) is a renewable energy company that is engaged in the promotion, production, management and sale of electricity. The company generates electricity through renewable energy sources such as wind power, photovoltaic power and small hydro power. It provides metal tracker support structures for panels, electrical components, communications devices, and control and monitoring systems for its facilities. The company constructs and operates wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants, hydro center and thermal solar plant. Renovalia Energy’s areas of activities comprise CPV, solar thermal power, small hydro power, and research and development. The company has presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Italy, Romania, and Hungary. Renovalia Energy is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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