Although feasibility studies and an environmental impact assessment remain to be done, the current plant calls for the installation of 33 wind turbines on the site. If that plan comes to fruition, Enel Green Power said the Taltal wind farm will generate 329 million kWh per year.
This energy production will meet the consumption needs of some 170,000 Chilean households.
“The Taltal wind concession comes to ratify the growth of the company in the country through a balanced mix of renewable energy technologies,” said Cristian Herrera, General Manager of Enel Green Power in Chile.
“It’s a new step ahead to accomplish the growing consumption needs of the country through the contribution of our diversified portfolio which includes geothermal and solar initiatives,” Herrera said.
One up and running, the wind farm will deliver its energy to the SIC –Central Grid- transmission system through the Paposo substation, about 60 km away from the plant.
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