Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm

Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm
CountryPhilippines
LocationPagudpud, Ilocos Norte
StatusUnder construction
Construction began2021
OperatorUPC Renewables
Wind farm
TypeOnshore
Power generation
Units operational32 X 5 MW
Nameplate capacity160 MW

The Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm, is a wind farm under construction in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

The construction of the wind power facility by AC Energy, in partnership with developer UPC Renewables, began in 2021.[1] Upon its completion it will become the biggest wind farm in the Philippines by power output[2] and the second wind farm of AC Energy in Pagudpud after the Caparispisan Wind Farm.[1] It is projected to be completed by late 2022.[3] The wind farm project reportedly cost ₱11.4-billion.[2]

The Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm will have a total capacity of 160MW, to be powered by 32 5MW wind turbines to be supplied by Siemens Gamesa.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "AC Energy starts building largest local wind farm at 160-MW in Ilocos Norte". BusinessWorld. May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Ayala Group, UPC start construction of Philippines' biggest wind farm". GMA News. May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "AC Energy says building Philippines' largest wind farm". ABS-CBN News. May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.

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