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Changuinola I to Start Operations Later this Month

With a total investment of $600 million construction of the Changuinola I hydroelectric project in Panama has been completed.

Friday, September 23, 2011

The work developed by AES Changuinola, will become operational by the end of this month providing the national energy system with 223 megawatts.

"... The implementation of the Changuinola I hydroelectric power station, will help to widen the thin line between supply and energy demand in the country.

The capacity of the national energy system is estimated at about 1442 MW, and the highest recorded demand was on May 3, at 1286 megawatts", reported Panamaamerica.com.pa.

Source: Panamaamerica.com.pa

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Changuinola Hydroelectric Construction 80% Complete

August 2010

The Panamanian project is now 80% through its plan and expects to begin operations in May 2011.

The project, located near the northern border with Costa Rica in Bocas del Toro, will supply 223MW of power to the national grid, equivalent to 15% of Panama's current electricity consumption.

Changuinola I Development Costs Increase by $100 Million

August 2010

The cost of the hydroelectric project being undertaken by AES in Panama is estimated to increase due to the effects of flooding and higher land purchase prices.

The Changuinola I hydroelectric project, also known as Chan 75, will use the flow of the rivers Changuinola and Culubre to generate up to 223 MW of power, or 1,046 GWh per year.

Concession Canceled for Expansion of AES Changuinola

June 2011

The generator currently supplies 27% of electricity consumed in Panama, and the law states that this percentage may not exceed 25%.

The National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) has canceled the concession to build the second phase of the Changuinola hydroelectric plant covered by Law 6 of February 3, 1997.

Panama: 90% of Electricity from Renewable Sources

April 2011

By the end of 2011, the country expects to be have 1.114 MW of capacity from hydroelectric power, thereby meeting 90% of its current demand.

Seven new hydroelectric plants costing over $1 billion are in the final stages of construction and will begin operating before the end of the year, according to official sources.

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