Average wind speed
13 m/s (26 MPH)
Installed capacity
23 MW
Average annual generation
70,7 GWh
Commercial operations
1996
Off-taker
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)
PPA
15 year term, 20MW, with an adjustable base price. Allows firm power commitment and seasonal tariff.
No. of installed turbines
57
Unit nominal capacity
410 kW
WTG type
Kenetech KVS-33, 25m height lattice tower, variable pitch control.
Components
Three bladed rotor (16.5 m each), with two inverters and power electronics.
Land extension
~32 hectares (~79 acres)
Substation and transmission line
PESRL is connected to the National Interconnected System (SIN) at the Arenal Substation, through a 5 km, 34.5 kV transmission line.
Legislation
Ley Nº7200, Ley de Generación Eléctrica Autónoma o Paralela.
Regulatory body
Autoridad Reguladora de los Servicios Públicos (ARESEP)
Environmental regulator
Ministerio de Ambiente y Energía (MINAE)
