Description
Hydroelectric Project in Tierras Altas, Volcán – Fully Equipped Infrastructure with High Energy Potential
1. Description
This is a unique investment opportunity in the energy sector with a hydroelectric project strategically located in Tierras Altas, Volcán, Chiriquí, Panama. The property features advanced, fully installed infrastructure designed for efficient utilization of water resources using high-quality technology.
The system begins with a gravity dam that regulates water flow and channels it into a Tyrolean-type intake structure, directing it to a desander for particle removal before entering the conduction pipeline. The water is then transported through a specialized GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) pipeline to the powerhouse, where the generation system is installed and ready for operation.
The project includes all major electromechanical components already installed, with testing completed both dry and with water flow (without electrical generation), placing it at an advanced development stage. Additionally, it features its own transmission line connected to the electrical grid, facilitating seamless integration and commercial operation.
2. Features
Hydraulic infrastructure:
- Gravity dam:
- Height: 5.75 m
- Length: 8.69 m
- Spillway elevation: 1607.00 masl
- Gate systems:
- Intake gate
- Flushing gate
- Tyrolean-type intake with integrated desander
Conduction system:
- GRP (fiberglass-reinforced) pipeline
- Diameters: 900 mm, 800 mm, and 700 mm
- Total length: 1,398 m
Powerhouse:
- Equipped with a vertical-axis Pelton turbine
- Machine floor elevation: 1451.71 masl
- Finished floor elevation: 1454.39 masl
- Discharge channel:
- Start elevation: 1450.11 masl
- River discharge elevation: 1449.91 masl
Electromechanical works:
- Turbine, generator, transformer, and control systems installed
- Testing completed (dry and with water flow, no power generation yet)
Transmission line:
- Length: 5 km
- Voltage: 13.2 kV
- Connection to San Benito Substation
- Equipment:
- Recloser protection system
- Commercial metering system (SMEC)
3. Location
Located in the privileged region of Tierras Altas, Volcán, Chiriquí, Panama, this project benefits from a natural environment rich in water resources and ideal conditions for hydroelectric generation. The area is known for its favorable climate, suitable topography, and proximity to key energy infrastructure, enabling efficient operation and grid connectivity.
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