13 m/s (26 MPH)

23 MW

70,7  GWh

1996

Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)

15 year term, 20MW, with an adjustable base price. Allows firm power commitment and seasonal tariff.

57

410 kW

Kenetech KVS-33, 25m height lattice tower, variable pitch control.

Three bladed rotor (16.5 m each), with two inverters and power electronics.

~32 hectares (~79 acres)

PESRL is connected to the National Interconnected System (SIN) at the Arenal Substation, through a 5 km, 34.5 kV transmission line.

Ley Nº7200, Ley de Generación Eléctrica Autónoma o Paralela.

Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP)

Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MINAE)