Greentech Lead Europe: Globeleq has inaugurated its 44 MW Eolo de Nicaragua S.A. (Eolo) wind farm in Nicaragua, strengthening its position as the leading renewable energy company in the Central American region.
The Eolo wind farm is located in the province of Rivas on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, about 123 kms south of the capital Managua. Using 22 x 2.0 MW Gamesa G90 wind turbine generators, electricity is sold through two 20-year PPAs to the national privately owned distribution companies.
Mikael Karlsson , Globeleq’s CEO, said “This event symbolizes another important investment commitment by Globeleq and our partner Mesoamerica Power (Mesoamerica), as we continue to build the leading wind company in Central America.”
Electricity generated by the Eolo wind farm is estimated at more than 178 GWh/year which is equivalent to approximately 7 percnt of all ofNicaragua’s annual electricity needs, and is expected to displace approximately 110,054 tons of carbon emissions per year.
During construction, approximately 400 jobs were created with approximately 40 full time positions required for ongoing operation, including direct employees and sub-contractors. The facility was successfully constructed using the technology and expertise of Gamesa Eolica S.L. which is also contracted to assist with maintenance of the facility.