(Mar. 15) – Enel Green Power grows in Central America. The new hydroelectric power station built by the Italian group in Guatemala, has been connected to the network, and with a total capacity of 85 MW, it will be able to produce 370 million kilowatt hour annually, avoiding the emission of 280.000 tons of CO2 per year. The construction was made together with Simest, the public-private finance company that promotes the development of Italian companies abroad. With Palo Viejo, Enel Green Power’s fifth hydroelectric plant in Guatemala – a country that shows a growing electricity demand – the Italian company reached a capacity of 754 MW total in South America. “Palo Viejo is a clear demonstration of our ability to build power plants in South America, a region with a great growth potential – stated Enel Green Power CEO Francesco Starace – The start up of the new facility has further increased our capacity to build zero CO2 plants in Guatemala, wwhere we have had a well-established presence for a long time, showing our commitment to contributing to sustainable growth in the country ” Enel Green Power has invested 4.5 million US dollars to promote the economic and social development of the local communities in the area, in collaboration with local institutions. (Ram/Peg)
