The wind farm, the largest in the region, is located 24 kilometers south of the capital, Tegucigalpa. The contract with the Honduran state energy company is for a 20 year term.
"The wind farm is capable of producing more than 360 GWh per year, enough to power over 150,000 homes with clean renewable energy.
A benefit of wind power is that it will diversify the national energy portfolio, reducing Honduras’ dependence on imported fossil fuels, which will save the country millions of dollars over the 20 years of the agreement with the ENEE.
"Despite significant logistical and geographical problems, the construction of Cerro de Hula was completed ahead of time, within budget and with nearly 1 million man-hours of work without regrettable accidents or loss of time. This is the product of teamwork, dedication and commitment by all parties involved in the project, " said Red Alexander, Project Manager for Mesoamerica Energy and Globeleq EEHSA representative", reported Elheraldo.hn.
Source: elheraldo.hn
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April 2011
The turbines of the Cerro de Hula wind power project will soon be tested for the first time.
The project is the fourth largest in Honduras and is expected to supply 6% of the country's energy needs by the end of the year. It is scheduled to begin in the coming months.
The first tests will be carried out in August and depending on the results, the wind farm could be operational at full capacity by December.
September 2011
At the opening of Cerro de Hula wind project in Honduras, the director of Mesoamérica Energy announced their willingness to invest in an additional 25 megawatts.
Mesoamerica Energy's director, Jay Gallegos told the press, "We have built about 80 percent this project, it is the largest in Central America and we want to invest in an additional 25 megawatts, which is an increase of one quarter."
September 2011
Honduras has started testing at the Cerro de Hula wind project, valued at $270 million, which will generate 102 megawatts per year.
The works at the wind farm, the largest ever built in Central America began in late January, and have advanced faster than expected, according to a spokesperson from the presidential palace in Tegucigalpa.
November 2010
Globeleq announced the wind power plant in Honduras reached financial agreements and will begin construction.
The majority-owned subsidiary of Globeleq, Mesoamerica SA Renewable Energy (Known as Mesoamerica Energy), leader in development of wind projects in Central America, has been developing the 102 MW wind power project through its own local entity Wind Energy Honduras SA (EEHSA).
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