YPF Luz has signed an agreement with GE Renewable Energy for the construction of Los Teros Wind Farm, located in Azul, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The construction will begin in November.
The project will employ around 150 people during the construction phase and an investment of US$ 144 million is expected. Los Teros, which will feature 32 GE wind turbines of 3.83MW, will have an installed capacity of 122MW. The turnkey contract includes the installation of wind turbines and the construction of a substation to connect the 132 kV line between Tandil and Olavarría. The Wind Farm will be constructed over an area of 2450 hectares, 45 km from Azul. YPF Luz has already signed contracts to supply Toyota and Coca-Cola FEMSA with renewable energy from Los Teros.