Wind Project Starts Operations in Cerro Hula

Since December 22nd, 51 turbines of 2.0 MW each have provided the National Electric Power Company in Honduras, with more than 100 MW.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The wind farm, the largest in the region, is located 24 kilometers south of the capital, Tegucigalpa. The contract with the Honduran state energy company is for a 20 year term.

"The wind farm is capable of producing more than 360 GWh per year, enough to power over 150,000 homes with clean renewable energy.
A benefit of wind power is that it will diversify the national energy portfolio, reducing Honduras’ dependence on imported fossil fuels, which will save the country millions of dollars over the 20 years of the agreement with the ENEE.

"Despite significant logistical and geographical problems, the construction of Cerro de Hula was completed ahead of time, within budget and with nearly 1 million man-hours of work without regrettable accidents or loss of time. This is the product of teamwork, dedication and commitment by all parties involved in the project, " said Red Alexander, Project Manager for Mesoamerica Energy and Globeleq EEHSA representative", reported Elheraldo.hn.

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