The Socio Economic Power Of Wind Energy In Remote Areas

Pr'ecis: Wind projects with a socio-economic slant need not be charity cases. More examples of wind power projects in emerging markets and remote areas are showing the wider economic benefits of this natural resource from Africa to Chile. We learn which companies have caught on to the trend. "By Katherine Steiner-Dicks" Image: Primary Event: 2nd Annual Wind Energy Summit, Cape Town Premium`: No Image Caption: Companies making tracks in emerging wind power markets, such as Chile, include Acciona. President Michelle Bachelet attended this month's opening ceremony for Punta Palmeras, a wind farm equipped with 3 MW Acciona Windpower turbines, the machines with the widest power range installed in Chile.The opening ceremony was presided over by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who was accompanied by Environment Minister Pablo Badenier and other authorities. The event was also attended by ACCIONA President Jos'e Manuel Entrecanales, ACCIONA Energ'ia CEO Rafael Mateo, senior executives from the Group and several guests. read more