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Wind Power News: Uruguay
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Growing doubts about Uruguay’s goal of 1.2GW wind power by 2015
Uruguay’s ambition to have 1.2GW of wind power in operation by 2015 may have to be delayed for several years because logistical problems and tightening returns could make some projects unfeasible. Even the Energy Director Ramón Méndez, admits that not all projects being contracted today might be built, despite the country’s urgent need for more power. But “we still have the 500MW goal”, Méndez insisted referring to Uruguay’s original wind target, a big step up from the 43MW in operation . . . Complete story »
