Chilean renewable power generation company Hydrochile S.A. has officially opened the 60-MW El Paso hydropower project, according to BNAmericas.
Principal works at the site include the powerhouse, pump house, water tank, energy dissipation drop structures, surge tank, spillway and access roads.
Total investment in the plant was US$135 million, and BNAmericas reports the project employed 555 people during its construction phase and will employ 20 workers when operating.
HydroChile acquired the water rights for this project in December 2007 and originally proposed to develop a 40-MW project.
Other hydro projects this company is involved in developing include 40-MW San Andres, and the company is developing a 170-MW pipeline of run-of-river projects in the country.
HydroWorld.com recently reported on other hydro development activity in Chile, including plans to build the 300-MW Espejo de Tarapaca pumped-storage plant.
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