Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm is a 160MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Ilocos, Philippines. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2021 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2023. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed by ACEN and UPC Renewables Philippines. The project is currently owned by ACEN with a stake of 100%.
The project cost is expected to be around $239m.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2021. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2023.
Contractors involved
Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm (Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm - Phase I) will be equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SG 5.0-145 turbines. The phase consists of 18 turbines with 5MW nameplate capacity.
Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm (Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm - Phase II) will be equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SG 5.0-132 turbines. The phase consists of 14 turbines with 5MW nameplate capacity.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the wind power project for a period of 5 years.
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About ACEN
ACEN Corp (ACEN), formerly AC Energy Corp, is a renewable power generation company. The company owns, develops and operates geothermal, wind and solar energy plants. ACEN offers power generation, supply and trading; oil and mineral exploration, development and production services. The company's project portfolio includes Guimaras wind farm, Maibarara geothermal plant, and multiple thermal power units to supply ancillary power to the grid across Luzon and Visayas regions. The company works in partnership with retail electricity suppliers and other contractors in the geological and geophysical evaluation and engineering projects. AC Energy is headquartered in Makati, Manila, the Philippines.
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