AES Argentina inaugurated Vientos Neuquinos wind farm
June 9, 2020
Buenos Aires - AES Argentina, a leading power generation company, inaugurated the Vientos Neuquinos wind farm, located in the Bajada Colorada area, between Picún Leufú and Piedra del Águila; Neuquén province.
With the presence of the Governor of Neuquén, Omar Gutiérrez and the Project Manager of AES Argentina, Alfredo Spongia, the commissioning of 9 of the 29 wind turbines that make up the wind farm was carried out. Once Vientos Neuquinos is fully operational, it will have a generation capacity of 100 MW.
“At AES Argentina we are proud to contribute to the sustainable development of the country since the potential it has, in renewable energy, is unique. The inauguration of Vientos Neuquinos responds to the company's global strategy to achieve a sustainable future”, highlighted Martín Genesio, president of AES Argentina.
The financing of the project was achieved through the capitalization of a 300 million dollar bond issued in 2017 by AES Argentina, maturing in 2024. This operation was carried out under the Rule 144-a and Regulation S of the securities standards of the United States of America.
As it’s a project 100% dedicated to MATER, all the megawatts generated by the wind farm will be destined for industrial clients. AES Argentina is positioning itself as the leading company in the MATER market, and it will largely be thanks to the Vientos Neuquinos project.
Vientos Neuquinos is AES Argentina's second wind farm, while Vientos Bonaerenses has been operating since February 6th of this year.
Vientos Neuquinos in numbers
- 29 Nordex / Acciona brand wind turbines. These are 3,465 MW turbines each, with a height of 120 meters and a rotor diameter of 132 meters.
- u$s 140 million was the investment required for the construction of the wind farm.
Vientos Neuquinos is part of AES Corporation's global strategy to move towards a safer and more sustainable energy future, based on growth focused on renewable energy leveraged on long-term relationships with strategic clients.