The Government of Nicaragua has been given funding for the Supply and Installation of Generation Equipment and Accessories for Small Hydroelectric Plant (SHP) Florida (300 kW), as part of project 10-000-14045 IAS 'Development of Small Scale Hydropower for Productive Use Outside of Power Grid Zones' .

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has invited companies specializing in manufacture and installation of generating equipment for small hydroelectric to apply for supplying and installing generation equipment and accessories. These must be placed and installed in PCH Florida, located in the municipality of Waslala, about 260 kms from the city of Managua.

Source: Ministerio de Energía y Minas (Nicaragua)

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