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According to the expectations of the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydropower is expected to remain the world’s largest source of renewable energy. The reason? It is simple: when it comes to renewables, hydroelectricity is one of the most mature technologies globally. It is a reliable, versatile, and low-cost generati…

Chacayes run of river hydro project is a 111 MW power plant located in the Cachapoal Valley of Chile. Operating since 2011, it has played an important role meeting country’s increasing demand of electricity, reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to the economic growth and sustainable development of local communities.

The purpose of the Poechos II hydroelectric power plant is to generate electricity, utilizing renewable energy sources to be supplied to the Peruvian National Inter-connected Electric Grid (SEIN).

The Project is developed in a hydroelectric power plant located in Peru, in the North-western Department of Piura and has an installed capacity and projected yearly average generation of 15.2 MW and 57,740 MWh. The Project is expected to displace 31,463 tCO2e per year.