Atlas Renewable Energy’s La Pimienta photo voltaic plant is totally operational. The plant, which is situated within the state of Campeche, has a capability of 300 MW, making it the second largest photo voltaic plant in Mexico. The plant will provide vitality to CFE underneath a 15-year contract to assist the facility wants of the Yucatan peninsula.
“La Pimienta is a unprecedented venture that may generate an echo in different firms; buyers know that every one firms that are available good religion and are dedicated to the atmosphere are welcome,” says Secretary of Authorities Aníbal Ostoa Ortega, who represented the governor of the State of Campeche, Layda Sansores.
“Our governments’ dedication to wash vitality and vitality transition pays off for the good thing about our nations and the planet,” states Dorothy Ngutter, U.S. Consul Common in Merida, who was representing Ken Salazar, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
La Pimienta consists of greater than one million photo voltaic panels, that are unfold throughout 651 hectares. The photo voltaic plant will generate about 789 GWh yearly. La Pimienta represents the primary large-scale photo voltaic renewable vitality funding in Campeche, with the participation of high-caliber establishments together with the Interamerican Improvement Financial institution (IDB), Nationwide Financial institution of Public Works and Companies (Banobras), MUFG Financial institution, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), and Société Générale.
“We’re very proud that our largest venture up to now is now totally operational,” feedback Camilo Serrano, common supervisor for Atlas Renewable Vitality in México. “This venture may be very particular for us, as we’re in a position to provide clear vitality to the Yucatan Peninsula and keep away from the emission of greater than 1.7 million tons of CO2. As well as, we’re in a position to promote distinctive social and environmental applications that may contribute to the well-being of the encircling communities and the preservation of the native ecosystem.”
