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Bolivia Connects Its Largest Solar Power Plant To The Grid
February 24, 2021 Share
The second phase of the 100MW Oruro solar plant in the Bolivian Andes is complete, meaning it is ready to enter commercial operation. The first phase (consisting of the first 50MW) was delivered in September 2019.
The $108 million project covers 208 hectares in Ancotanga (a small town 41 km from the city of Oruro) and is the largest solar plant to come online in Bolivia. It’s also the highest located solar plant at about 3,735 meters. It consists of 300,000 330-watts polycrystalline type panels and 19 inverters.
President Luis Arce Catacora inaugurated the second phase. During his speech, he said: