Hidroelectrica La Higuera has ordered a
The Trent 60 Wet Low Emissions (WLE) Dual Fuel power turbine, capable of providing 58 megawatts of electrical power at ISO conditions, will be a back-up power source for the La Higuera hydro power plant during droughts or low river levels.
The La Higuera plant is a 155MW plant in the Tinguiririca Valley, Chile. It was constructed as part of a joint venture between Pacific Hydro Limited and Statkraft Norfund Power Invest.
The
Disused oil wells could enhance compressed air storage
There is no information about the costs /MW and /MWh (though these may be hidden behind the paywall) - so it is difficult to assess how important the...