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]