EcoPower Bonaire BV, a consortium of Econcern, Enercon and MAN, has signed a contract with the Water and Energy Company of Bonaire (WEB Bonaire NV) to build a new wind turbine.
This is the first step in a wind/diesel project that will supply the South Caribbean Island with 10MW from wind and 13MW from diesel. Bonaire requires approximately 12MW at peak moments. The cost of the wind/diesel combination is approximately US$ 35-40. The finalised system design will rely on 40% of the total power requirement coming from wind. The remainder will be supplied with fuel oil, preferably biofuel. The system will be able to provide the whole island with electricity by the end of 2008.
