Enel Green begins construction of 31 MW Madre Vieja solar project in Chiriqui

Enel Green Power Panamá (EGPP), the renewable energy subsidiary of Enel SpA, has begun the construction of Madre Vieja, a 30.88 MW photovoltaic energy project that will increase its renewable energy capacity in the country. The 48.68 GWh expected annual production of the plant will contribute to the growth of Panama's energy matrix and the energy transition of the entire region while avoiding the emission of 12,574 tons of CO2 per year.

Madre Vieja is located in the province of Chiriquí, about 3 km from the other solar projects that Enel Green Power has in operation in this area. The plant will comprise 68,220 solar panels of 455W each, occupy a maximum area of ​​33Has, and contain 754 assembly structures, internal roads. In addition, it will have a 34.5kV connection line that will extend about 4km from Madre Vieja to the Progreso Substation, owned by the Electric Transmission Company of Panama (ETESA).