Mainstream Renewable Power has completed the construction of the 170 MW Sarco wind project consists of 50 3.4- MW turbines in Freirina, Huasco Province in Chile owned by Aela Energía.
The wind turbines are supplied by German turbines provider, Senvion. It has metal towers that are 93 metres in height and reach 149 metres including blade length.
A 73 km transmission line, with a 220kV circuit, is also being built as part of the project, which will transport the energy produced from the wind farm to the Maitencillo substation, from where the energy will be injected into the National Electrical System (SEN).
A total of US$240 million has been invested in this project, which will supply clean and renewable energy to approximately 260 thousand homes.
The conclusion of the installation of all 170-MW Sarco wind park turbines was announced last week by Ireland-based firm Mainstream Renewable Power located in the commune of Freirina, Huasco province....
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