Summary
The Palmatir Wind Power project, also known as Wind Farm Peralta, is located in the Province of Tacuarembo, Uruguay, 12 km away from the municipality of Cuchilla de Peralta (population of 300 hab). The project consists of 25 turbines that deliver a total installed capacity of 50 MW. The energy produced at the wind farm will be transported to the national grid through a High Tension Line (LAT or Linea de Alta Tensión). PALMATIR will also construct this LAT. Both Wind Farm Peralta and the new LAT are part of the scope of this evaluation. Wind Farm Peralta is being developed by PALMATIR S.A. This company will sell the energy produced at the aeolic energy plant to the National Administration of Power Stations and Transmission Lines. Wind Farm Peralta is important not only because it will contribute to produce clean energy for Uruguay, but also because it will help to diversify the country’s energy matrix and will increase its resilience.
Research director
Dr. Andreas Georgoulias
Case study written by
Cristina Contreras, ENV-SP • Juan Carlos Cristaldo, MAUD 2013
Editors
Richa Shukla • Anthony Kane
