Mainstream Renewable Power (Mainstream) Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Goldwind) have signed a 50/50 joint venture to build the first phase of the Ckani Wind Farm in the Antofagasta region of Northern Chile.
Under the terms of the agreement, Chicago based Goldwind USA, a subsidiary of Goldwind, will supply 47 GW87 1.5MW wind turbines. This is the third collaboration between Mainstream and Goldwind, and their second deal in Chile. The Ckani wind farm, which received environmental approval in December 2011, has a total potential capacity of 240MW and has been developed by Mainstream since 2009. It will be connected to the SING Electrical System and this first 70MW phase is expected to start construction by end of 2012. Mainstream plans to have all 240MW operational by 2015.
Under the terms of the agreement, Chicago based Goldwind USA, a subsidiary of Goldwind, will supply 47 GW87 1.5MW wind turbines. This is the third collaboration between Mainstream and Goldwind, and their second deal in Chile. The Ckani wind farm, which received environmental approval in December 2011, has a total potential capacity of 240MW and has been developed by Mainstream since 2009. It will be connected to the SING Electrical System and this first 70MW phase is expected to start construction by end of 2012. Mainstream plans to have all 240MW operational by 2015.
