Acciona Energía set to enter onshore wind market in Peru

Acciona Energía has announced its entry to the Peruvian market, with the acquisition of the 131.1MW San Juan de Marcona San Juan de Marcona (131.1MW) OnshoreIca, Peru, Central & South America Click to see full details project. 

Under development at a site in the Ica region, it will involve an investment of almost $180 million (€158 million). The project will use 23 turbines with power ratings of 5.7MW. It will be capable of generating 608 GWh/year. 

Construction is due to commence in April 2022, with the wind farm expected to be fully operational by the end of 2023.

Grid connection to the National Interconnected Electric System (SEIN) at the Marcona Substation will be achieved through the construction of a 33km, 220kV transmission line.

José Ignacio Escobar, general manager of Acciona Energy for South America, said: “We are excited about this first project in Peru. Our goal is to become a player that decisively contributes to accelerating the energy transition in Peru, displacing the use of fossil fuels through the development of 100% renewable projects.”

The developer has not confirmed which company it acquired the wind farm from.

Argentina

Meanwhile, steel pipes-maker Tenaris has announced its plans for a $190m, 101MW development in Adolfo Gonzales Chaves, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is intended to install 24 turbines with power ratings of 4.2MW and bring them online in the second half of 2023. 

The 101MW Adolfo Gonzales Chaves Adolfo Gonzales Chaves (101MW) OnshoreBuenos Aires Province, Argentina, Central & South America Click to see full details wind farm’s estimated output of 509 GWh/year would supply almost half of the electricity consumed by Tenaris’ Siderca mill, the company stated. 

Carolina Bengochea, Tenaris’ environment senior director, said it was “a milestone” for the company. 

She added: “Building a wind farm that will provide nearly half of the electric consumption of Siderca is a firm and clear step toward reducing emissions.”