Bolivia's first wind farm opened
Bolivia's first wind farm opened
3 January 2014 by Patrick Smith, Be the first to comment
BOLIVIA: The first wind farm in Bolivia, constructed by a Chinese firm, has been officially opened by president Evo Morales.
The 3MW development was built by Hydrochina Corporation and consists of two 1.5MW Goldwind turbines.
This is the first stage of the 15MW Qollpana wind farm, which is set to be completed by the Chinese firm if the first development is deemed a success.
In 2012, the People's Republic of China announced its intention to finance the nearby 50MW Tarija wind farm, which is to be developed by Chinese power engineering firm Sinomach.
Bolivia set out ambitious plans in 2011 to construct 150MW of wind capacity by the end of that year, but the country has failed to put any steel in the ground until now.
The government has said it is taking wind measurements across the country to determine the best sites for future developments.
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Bolivia opens first wind farm built by Chinese company
English.news.cn 2014-01-03 07:49:12
LA PAZ, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales on Thursday inaugurated the first pilot wind farm in this South American country in the central department of Cochabamba.
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Morales said his government will install other state-owned wind power systems in other parts of Bolivia.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-01/03/c_133014547.htm
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Bolivia joins wind club
03/01/2014
Bolivia has inaugurated its first wind farm after Hydrochina Corporation completed construction and commissioning at the two-turbine Qollpana.
The $7.6m scheme in Cochabamba state, some 500km east of La Paz, features 1.5MW machines by Chinese manufacturer Goldwind.
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Most of the nation’s energy production is currently from thermal and hydroelectric facilities.
http://renews.biz/57308/bolivia-joins-wind-club/
