Environmental impact studies have been submitted for the construction of a park for the generation of wind energy and another one for solar energy, both of 20MW of power.

Data from the interactive information system “Construction in Central America“, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData.

Detail of the projects: 

Energía Verde, S.A. submitted an EIA to build in the district of Gualaca, province of Chiriqui, a wind farm that will have 11 wind turbines, each with a nominal power of 1.8MW. According to the study, the project called “Parque Eólico Chimenea” will involve an investment of approximately $45 million.

See “Central America: $ 1.2 billion in energy projects“

Progreso Solar 20MW, S.A. submitted an EIA to build, in the province of Chiriqui, a photovoltaic power plant, consisting of 66,596 crystalline modules 300-72P. The project will occupy an approximate area of 34 hectares and according to the document the investment amount is around $30 million.