Ecuador Again Bets For Clean Energies With Two New Energy Projects

On July 30, 2019, the Ecuadorian State officially launched two new energy projects, with which, it seeks to encourage the production of renewable energy. These projects are: the wind power generation project called "Villanaco II y III" and the photovoltaic power generation project called "El Aromo", which will be granted in concession through public selection processes, in accordance with the Organic Law of Electric Power Public Service.

The "Villonaco II and III" wind power project is located at southern Ecuador, in the province of Loja and is expected to have a minimum installed capacity of approximately 110 MW. While the "El Aromo" photovoltaic power project, is located at the Ecuadorian coast in the province of Manabí and is expected to have a minimum installed capacity of approximately 200 MW.