Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) has announced that financing has been completed for 75MW Finca de Viento Santa Isabel, the first commercial wind energy project in Puerto Rico.
The construction financing has been provided by Siemens Financial Services and the project is expected to begin construction in October and be completed in September 2012. New Siemens SWT-2.3-108 turbines will be erected over the next 11 months, creating approximately 150 jobs during construction and 8-10 jobs during operation. Pattern has entered into a 20-year Power Purchase and Operating Agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for all of the wind energy generated from the project.
The construction financing has been provided by Siemens Financial Services and the project is expected to begin construction in October and be completed in September 2012. New Siemens SWT-2.3-108 turbines will be erected over the next 11 months, creating approximately 150 jobs during construction and 8-10 jobs during operation. Pattern has entered into a 20-year Power Purchase and Operating Agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority for all of the wind energy generated from the project.
