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| LATIN AMERICAN WIND NEWS | January 08, 2009 |
NEWS
NICARAGUA: Renewable energy projects begin to operate.
Due to the need for becoming free from the use of fossil fuels in Nicaragua, renewable energy projects have started operating; wind power is distinguished, so that the most important project is the wind farm Amayo, located in Rivas, which had an investment of more than 90 million dollars, and will have a production of 40 MW from 19 turbines of 2.1 MW each.
The turbines were installed on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, at the foot of the twin volcanoes Concepcion and Maderas, in Ometepe Island. It should be noted that this project will work in its total capacity at the end of January.
MEXICO: The Company SoWiTec conducts research for installing a wind farm.
On recent days was pointed out that the company SoWiTec of Mexico has begun studies to determine the feasibility of installing a wind farm in the port of Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan. The estimated time for investigations is 24 months.
This commitment happened after signing the letter that the company signed with the state government of Michoacan. In this way, a representative of the company indicated that the proposed wind farm would have an installed capacity of approximately 189 MW, and if studies are feasible, the wind farm would be installed within a period of 5 years.
URUGUAY: The first stage of production of wind power starts.
With the idea of diversifying the sources used for electricity production, the UTE recently inaugurated a wind farm, which will anually inject 2.800 MW to the national grid through 5 wind turbines. The wind farm is located in Sierra de Caracoles, in Maldonado.
The main objective is to stop the dependence on hydrocarbons, in addition to variable power generation, since thermo and hydro sources generate electricity only for a few days.
MEXICO: Planning the development of wind farms.
The Mexican population is aware of the projections on the use of renewable energy, especially wind power, but in regions like Juchitan, which is located in the state of Oaxaca, the same region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and localities of the states of Zacatecas and Hidalgo have a significant wind resource.
It is worth mentioning that the use of wind energy in Mexico, besides being of benefit to the environment, also works for social and economic development in regions where wind projects are carried out. In such a way, the well-known Isthmus region is the most feasible to develop these proposals for wind farms, since the area extends from the community of La Blanca through the region of Los Hueves.
INTERNATIONAL: Renewable energy projects will be developed in bordering zone of Mexico/United States.
Was released on December 28 that private investors and officials of Imperial County, located on the border of the State of California, U.S. to Mexico, concreted projects including power generation by solar energy, geothermal and wind power to produce up to 42 thousand MW daily.
These projects have caused that the region is known as “the world capital of the renewable energy”. The projects are expected to start operating in the Imperial Valley during this year.
CHILE: Company will conduct a research to install wind farm in Antofagasta.
On recent days, it was announced that the company NORTH CODELCO of Chile will conduct an investigation with the purpose of determining the feasibility of developing wind farm Calama, same that would have a capacity of generation superior to 100 MW.
The research will last 4 months, and as already mentioned, the objective is to validate the technical feasibility of wind resource in the area planned to develop the wind farm; they will also evaluate the rated capacity of the farm.
BRAZIL: IMPSA plans the construction of three wind farms.
Recently, the company IMPSA, of Argentine capital, has commissioned to the company IDOM the transcription of the projects of three wind farms that will be constructed in the state of Ceará; in the regions of Volta do Rio, Praia do Morgado and Praias de Parajuru respectively. The farms will deliver up of 400GWh of power each year.
The studies consist on specifying the needs of cartography and geotechnical, environmental documentation, logistic project and basic projects of three farms, of the corresponding substations and of the necessary lines of evacuation.
PERU: MEM granted temporary concessions for future wind farms.
In recent days, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) granted the company HUAURA KALLPA two temporary concessions in order to develop studies of electricity generation with the installation of wind farms in the towns of Ica and Arequipa.
The first grant corresponds to the next wind farm Tres Hermanas, with an installed capacity of 200MW, and the studies were realized in the districts of Marcona and Loma, departments of Ica and Arequipa. The second grant will be in the future wind farm Pampa Poroma, which also will have the installed capacity of 200MW, but they will develop in the districts of Marcona and Nazca, in the department of Ica.
MEMBER'S PRESS RELEASE
Caribbean: NuCapital Announces 30 MW Windpark Vader Piet
Aruba’s First Utility-scale Wind Farm
ORANGESTAD, Dec. 19: NuCapital, Incorporated is pleased to announce the financial closing of Windpark Vader Piet, N.V. in cooperation with Vestas Benelux B.V. of Denmark and Bright Capital Partners B.V. of The Netherlands. The 30 megawatt facility represents an investment of US$ 75 million with an operational date slated for January 1, 2010. The power will be purchased by Water en Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V. (“WEB Aruba”). The wind farm is capable of supplying 18% of Aruba’s average energy needs.
NuCapital CEO Henk Hutting confirmed the closing on Friday afternoon, December 19. Hutting stated “It has been a great pleasure to work with W.E.B. Aruba and the lenders to the project, Dexia Bank’s energy group, Nordea Bank and the Aruba Investment Bank. They have all been true partners throughout the process.”
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LAWEA HIGHLIGHTS
WIND EXPO Panama 2009
WIND EXPO 2009’s new dates!The dates for the premier event of the Latin American Wind Energy Association LAWEA, WIND EXPO Panama 2009 have changed. The new dates for the show are: November 24 – 26, 2009.
The Latin American Wind Power Conference and Exhibition will be held in the ATLAPA convention centre, in Panama City, Panama.
We strongly invite you to participate actively in this event, as an exhibitor, speaker, attendee or visitor.
Interact with the most important people involved in the Latin American wind power field and highlight your leadership in this market.
!We’ll meet you in Panama!
WIND EXPO 2009 Conferences: Call for Papers now open!
Due to the excellent attendance and quality of the conferences that were held at WIND EXPO 2008, LAWEA opens the opportunity to send your abstracts already, looking forward to build an extraordinary conference program for WIND EXPO 2009.
The main topic will be “Integrating Wind Power into the Latin American Energy Matrix”.
If you’re interested on speaking and/or presenting a poster at WIND EXPO 2009, please send your abstract(s) to: mduron@lawea.org
WIND EXPO 2009 Exhibition: Spaces already available!
The opportunity to book your booth floor space for WIND EXPO Panamá 2009 is open!
Some spaces are already taken, and we suggest that you book your booth now so you can take advantage of our discount prices and for a better location.
Being present at WIND EXPO 2009 means to be present in the Latin American wind power market!
You can download the Exhibitor Application Form at: http://www.windexpo.org/documentos/EXHIBITOR APPLICATION.pdf
MEXICO: It is available now the preliminary agenda for the first LAWEA Workshop.Continuing with its labor of promotion, education and defense of wind power in the region, LAWEA presents its first technical workshop, as an answer to the demand for knowledge of the implications of this technology relatively new for Latin America, from a deeper point of view.
By opening our technical workshops, we will explore the main aspects that include the development of a wind farm, from its analysis, evaluation and study, until its implementation, operation and maintenance. We will see practical experiences of the farms installed in the region, reported by the leaders of wind development in Latin America.
LAWEA EVENTS
| WIND EXPO Panamá 2009 |
| November 24 to 26, Panama City, Panama. |
| ATLAPA Convention Center. |
| Website: www.windexpo.org |
| Information: info@lawea.org |
| WORKSHOP LAWEA - HUATULCO, OAXACA, MEXICO |
| Development, Implementation and Operation of Wind Farms in Latin America. |
| March 26 & 27; 2009. |
| Call for papers open! |
| Website: www.lawea.org/workshops/ing/ |
| Information: info@lawea.org |
MORE EVENTS
| WIND FORUM BRAZIL 2009 |
| February 16 & 17; 2009 |
| Mercure Grand Hotel Ibirapuera |
| Website: www.iqpc.com/br/wind |
| EXPO ENERGIA 2009 |
| February 24 – 28; 2009 |
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Central America |
| Website: www.expoenergia2009.com |
| Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference |
| 17-19 February; 2009 |
| Herods Hotel, Eilat, Israel |
| Website: http://eilatenergy.com/ |
| More Information... |
| RETECH 2009 |
| February 25-27, 2009 |
| Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Website: http://www.retech2009.com/ |
| More Info... |
| R-Energy 2009 |
| June 10 – 12; 2009. |
| Golden Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
| Website: http://www.r-energy.info/es/ |
| More Info... |
JOB OFFERS
It is already available for our members the "job offers section" for Wind opportunities in Latin America. You can see Job Opportunities and people searching for a Job at this site.
OPINION
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