Cerro de Hula Wind Power Project Starts Construction

President Porfirio Lobo authorized commencement of work at the 'Cerro de Hula Wind Project', which will generate 102 megawatts.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

The works will last for a year and are conducted by the Consortium Iberdrola / Gamesa, subsidiary of Ibedrola-Spain.

"The park will consist of 51 Gamesa G87 wind turbines, of two megawatts each, mounted on 80 meter towers with three 40 meter blades." reported Latribuna.hn.

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