Rawson Wind Park is a 101.4MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Chubut, Argentina. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in October 2011.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Onshore 101.4 101.4 Active Chubut, Argentina Genneia

Description

The project is developed and owned by Genneia.

The project generates 410GWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 137,000 households.

Development Status

The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in October 2011.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the Rawson Wind Park (Rawson Phase III) is sold to Loma Negra CIASA under a power purchase agreement for a period of 20 years, starting from 2018.

Contractors Involved

Rawson Wind Park (Rawson Phase I) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V90-1.8 MW turbines. The phase consists of 27 turbines with 1.8MW nameplate capacity.

Rawson Wind Park (Rawson Phase II) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V90-1.8 MW turbines. The phase consists of 16 turbines with 1.8MW nameplate capacity.

Rawson Wind Park (Rawson Phase III) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems turbines. The phase consists 12 turbines.

Vestas Wind Systems is the O&M contractor for the Rawson Wind Park (Rawson Phase I). The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2011, for a period of 5 years.

Vestas Wind Systems is the O&M contractor for the Rawson Wind Park (Rawson Phase II). The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2012, for a period of 5 years.

About Genneia

Genneia SA is a provider of energy solutions based on the use of latest technologies. The company deals with thermal equipment and renewable energy projects. It is headquartered in Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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