Wärtsilä Corp. has been contracted to provide a project-critical energy storage system for the 50-megawatt Eolica Coromuel Wind Farm in La Paz, Mexico.
The Wärtsilä energy storage system is designed to deliver a power output of 10 megawatts for the operational life of the project. Wärtsilä is also providing a long-term service agreement, including maintenance, spare parts, repairs, remote monitoring and performance guarantees.
The order was placed in November 2020. This contract in Mexico marks an expansion of Wärtsilä’s smart storage technology to the region.
“This project will help Mexico meet its renewable energy goals, and efficient energy storage is a key element for its success,” said Nick Henriksen, vice president, Eurus Energy America. “The Mexican government is to have 30 percent of energy generated by renewables by 2021 and 35 percent by 2024. For this reason, we required an experienced supplier with an outstanding track record, and Wä
