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Mexico: CFE signs two contracts for wind power projects

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) announced recently that it has signed a contract with the Environmental Energy consortium of Oaxaca (EAO) and another contract with Iberdrola Renovables, to build two wind farms in the southern state of Oaxaca, for a total investment of U.S. $393.6 million.

Both farms will be connected to the SEN of Oaxaca, and together will produce 202 MW; they will generate energy in the form of external producers and avoid the emission of 300 thousand tons of carbon dioxide annually.

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CHILE: A Spanish group to invest in building one of the largest wind farms in the country..

The Spanish group Enhol, principal shareholder of the wind company Talinay, has announced their intention to invest approximately U.S. $ 1.000 million for the construction of the wind farm also called Talinay, located at the north of the country.

The CEO of the subsidiary of Enhol reported that they plan to install 250 wind turbines, with a capacity of 2 MW each, reaching a total of 500 MW. In turn, he said the farm will be built in three phases and will require the hiring of 50 workers. They estimate to take three years for the completion of works.

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CHILE: U.S. Firm will install a wind farm

The subsidiary of the american company Hudson Clean Energy, Element Power, announced they will invest U$S 235 million to build a wind farm in the town of tubular, south of the Chilean capital.

It is the wind project known as Arauco, with the siting of 50 turbines of 2.5 MW each, which will generate a nominal output of 125 MW total. This farm will be built in an area of about 32 acres that the company rented for 25 years, stipulated time for the life of the project.

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PERU: The first renewable energy auction will be held in the country

Finally, the Minister of Energy and Mines of Peru (MEM) announced that they will hold the first auction of renewable energy, for a total capacity of 500 MW in the fourth quarter of this year.

It will be the MEM, next to the Oversight Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (Osinergmin), who prepare the groundwork for the auction, thus complying with the terms of Legislative Decree No. 1002, with provisions on investment promotion for the generation of electricity through renewable energy.

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BOLIVIA: First and new Wind Atlas

The first Wind Atlas in Bolivia has been recently launched, a new tool that will allow knowing the wind resource potential in any geographic point in the country.

This invention has resulted from a joint effort between the company Transportadora de Electricidad (TDE), the International Finance Corporation (IFC)-who financed the development of this work, and the international company 3TIER, which has extensive experience in weather simulation models.

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CHILE: The firm RGI aims to develop wind projects.

The Thai company Resource Group International Inc. (RGI) has signed in recent days, an agreement of intent through which they expressed interest in developing a series of wind energy projects in South America, especially in Chile.

It is worth noting that RGI, being associated with ANPL GP, counts with the local subsidiary ANPL Latin America Limited, which will be widely beneficial in the development and construction of several wind farms, planning to generate a total of 850 MW.

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BRAZIL: State and federal authorities signed an agreement called The Letter of the Winds (La Carta de los Vientos).

In the implementation of the National Wind Forum, in Natal (state of Rio Grande do Norte), the main figures of the federal and state level signed the Letter of the Winds, a compromise that contemplates the development of public policies and goals in relation to the production of wind energy.

This commitment places special emphasis on fundraising, incentives, and public policy formulation for development of clean energy. In this regard, the Minister of Environment of Brazil ordered to set targets, funding and regulatory frameworks, among other considerations, reflecting the willingness of the national government to reduce taxes to zero for wind generation equipment.

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URUGUAY AND CHILE: Committed to sign an energy protocol

Aiming to develop a wind turbine manufacturing industry, the South American countries Chile and Uruguay will sign, by next July, a bilateral protocol for joint action on energy, especially wind power.

Both countries seek synergies to complement their industries and noted the intention to manufacture wind turbines to be installed in the wind farms located in their territories. Furthermore, they contemplated the idea of exporting them, once the domestic demand is covered.

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Workshops: Wind Farm Design and Introduction to GH WindFarmer

Garrad Hassan Ibérica is pleased to announce the workshops: Wind Farm Design and Introduction to GH WindFarmer.

These workshops will be held in Santiago de Chile on September 9 and 10, 2009; after concluding the

4th International Conference on Renewable Energy Investment and CDM

Detailed information on the contents of these two courses and how to join them can be found in the following document:

http://www.garradhassan.com/downloads/flyers/training/1104BT390.pdf

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LAWEA HIGHLIGHTS

LAWEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Official Launch and Call for the election of the new LAWEA President.

Dear Members of LAWEA:

LAWEA, through its Board of Directors, wish to inform you that we have recently launched the call to start the selection process and election of the new President of LAWEA, who will preside the Second Board of Directors, recently shaped.

For this reason, we cordially invite all of our Members who are interested in standing as candidates, to confirm us your interest to jruizdiaz@lawea.org , presenting the requirements listed within the attached document called Bases of 2ndBoard of Directors and President of LAWEA, which contains the bases for the recently elected Board of Directors and Next President of LAWEA

We hope to have your active and conscious participation in this last elective process!

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Official announcement of results of the elective process for the Second Board of Directors LAWEA

Dear Members of LAWEA:

We would like to invite you to read the attached file, where you will find the official announcement of results and shaping of our Second Board of Directors of LAWEA.

DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

All inquiries and questions may be directed to info@lawea.org

LATIN AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ANNUAL REPORT 2009

LAWEA is preparing, with the collaboration of several experts in the topic, a Latin American Wind Energy Annual Report 2009, which will contain the information related to wind power in each country of our region.

Seeking to give more opportunities to the companies in the sector of highlighting their presence in the Latin American wind power industry, we have opened the possibility of advertising through this annual report.

Also, LAWEA opens opportunities to sponsor this important overview, for those companies interested in positioning as leaders in Latin American wind energy.

¡Do not miss the chance to be present in the only Latin American Wind Energy Annual Report!

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Any enquiry or information: mduron@lawea.org

LAWEA will carry out the Forum: "Elements for Wind Power Development in Colombia"

The Latin American Wind Energy Association LAWEA, is pleased to announce the public forum entitled “Elements for Wind Power Development in Colombia”, which will take place in Medellin, Colombia, on July 07, 2009. Event sponsored by Empresas Publicas de Medellin, EPM.

LAWEA is organizing this forum with the intention to explore the opportunities and barriers that wind power represents in the country, laying the groundwork for further discussion, analysis and support to its development, examining the development potential of this non-conventional renewable energy, assess the possibilities of technology generation in the country and assess the impact of including wind energy as a contribution to the country's energy matrix, among others.

LAWEA will carry out the Forum: "Elements for Wind Power Development in Colombia"

The Latin American Wind Energy Association LAWEA, is pleased to announce the public forum entitled “Elements for Wind Power Development in Colombia”, which will take place in Medellin, Colombia, on July 07, 2009.

LAWEA is organizing this forum with the intention to explore the opportunities and barriers that wind power represents in the country, laying the groundwork for further discussion, analysis and support to its development, examining the development potential of this non-conventional renewable energy, assess the possibilities of technology generation in the country and assess the impact of including wind energy as a contribution to the country's energy matrix, among others.

Among the participants of the event are: Power generating companies, parliamentarians, congressmen and legislators, government agencies, research centers, universities, consulting firms, input manufacturers or service suppliers of the sector, banks, investors, industrials, as well as environmental and renewable energy organizations, etc.

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LAWEA will be present at the Third annual Andean & Central America EIC Congress 2009

LAWEA will participate in the Third annual Andean & Central America EIC Congress, being held in the Sheraton Hotel of Medellin, Colombia (July 8 – 10).

During the Congress will be presented and discussed key issues for the energy industry in Latin America, and the effects of the global financial crisis on renewable energy projects in Latin America, the development of biomass as an energy source, the challenges facing the region in Electricity Generation, among others.

The Latin American Wind Energy Association will speak on the challenges and opportunities that exist in the region for development of wind energy.

Event’s website: http://www.eiccongress.com/home_andina_ing.html

WIND EXPO Panamá 2009

On-line registration for visiting the exhibition of WEP09 now available, completely free!

LAWEA invites all the interested people to visit the exhibition area of WIND EXPO Panama 2009 for free; you only need to register online through the following link:

http://www.windexpo.org/2009/Forma/ing/registrowindexpo.php

Take the opportunity to know the products and services of the leaders in the wind energy sector in Latin America, and the most important developments and technologies in the industry.

WIND EXPO 2009 Conferences: Registration now Open!

For all those interested in attending the conferences of WIND EXPO Panama 2009, it is our honor to report that the registrations are now open!

The main topic will be “Integrating Wind Power into the Latin American Energy Matrix”.

We strongly invite you to join us at the most important Latin American Wind Power show.

You will find the necessary information (such as program draft, costs, registration form) in our event’s website: http://www.windexpo.org/2009/ing/index.html

Meet you in Panama!

WIND EXPO 2009 Exhibition: Spaces still 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

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