Sierra Gorda is an 112MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Antofagasta, Chile. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 2016 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2016. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is developed and owned by Enel Green Power Chile. The company has a stake of 100%.
The project generates 295,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 130,000 households, offsetting 140,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is $215m.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2016 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2016.
Contractors involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 56 units of G114-2.0 MW turbines, each with 2MW nameplate capacity.
Revergy is the O&M contractor for the wind power project, commencing from the year 2017.
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About Enel Green Power Chile
Enel Green Power Chile Ltd produce electricity from renewable resources on five continents while also providing innovative, long-term business solutions.The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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