La Venta is an 187.725MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Oaxaca, Mexico. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1994. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Comision Federal de Electricidad, Iberdrola and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Comision Federal de Electricidad and Iberdrola are currently owning the project.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in 1994.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Comision Federal de Electricidad under a power purchase agreement for a period of 20 years.
Contractors involved
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the La Venta (La Venta 2).
La Venta (La Venta 1) is equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V27/29-225 kW turbines. The phase consists of 7 turbines with 0.225MW nameplate capacity.
La Venta (La Venta 2) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy G52-850 kW turbines. The phase consists of 98 turbines with 0.85MW nameplate capacity.
La Venta (La Venta 3) is equipped with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy G52-850 kW turbines. The phase consists of 121 turbines with 0.85MW nameplate capacity.
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About Comision Federal de Electricidad
Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) is a power utility company that carries out generation, transmission, distribution, supply and commercialization of electricity. The company generates electricity through various renewable energy sources including thermal, hydro, coal-fired, wind, solar, geothermal and nuclear power plant. It also offers civil engineering, construction and investment services. CFE imports, exports, transports, purchases and sells fuel oil and natural gas. The company undertakes the planning and execution of projects and installations, as required by the national electricity system. It serves residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers as well as state and central agencies. CFE is headquartered in Juarez, Federal District, Mexico.
About Iberdrola
Iberdrola SA (Iberdrola) is an energy utility. It constructs, operates and manages power generation plants, transmission and distribution facilities and other assets. The company produces electricity using conventional and renewable energy sources. It also trades electricity and gas in wholesale markets; and retails electricity, gas, and other related products and services. Iberdrola retails energy to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other customers. In its transition to a sustainable energy model, the company makes considerable investments in smart grids, renewable energy, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation. Iberdrola operates in Europe, North America, South America and other regions. Iberdrola is headquartered in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain.
About Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (Siemens Gamesa), formerly Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica SA, a subsidiary of Siemens Energy AG, is a supplier of wind power solutions. The company designs, manufactures and sells both onshore and offshore wind turbines. The company also carries out the management, monitoring and maintenance of wind farms. Its services include diagnostic services, energy thrust, multi-brand, and offshore logistics services. The company also uses digital tools to predict, detect and fix issues remotely. The company has its operational presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Siemens Gamesa is headquartered in Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain.
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