May 8 – Sorgent.e, an international player in the renewable energy sector that owns more than 30 companies, announced today significant new operations in Latin American countries. It is estimated that, in the region, renewable energy sources have a potential capacity of over 31,000 MW, of which 60% hydropower, 30% wind and 10% of geothermal energy and other sources. Through its subsidiary S.T.E. Energy, Sorgent.e is completing a new plant in Costa Rica after having already constructed a dozen. The new plant is a “turnkey” project that includes electrical, mechanical and automation works, on behalf of the public services ESPH. It also plans the renovation of the old hydroelectric plant Tacares, on the Poás river, with new and incredible inclination and length of conduct. The flow rate of the river Poás puts in motion two Francis type turbines of horizontal axis capable of generating 3,450 kW and 60Hz. The plant will be operational in early July and with its 6.9 MW of power it will help illuminate the capital of Costa Rica, San José.
