Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm explained

Balaoi and Caunayan Wind Farm
Country:Philippines
Location:Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
Status:U
Construction Began:2021
Operator:UPC Renewables
Ps Units Operational:32 X 5 MW
Wind Farm Type:Onshore
Ps Electrical Capacity:160 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 .[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]

Notes and References

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