This increased demand, coupled with recent changes in environmental legislation that require cheaper and cleaner power sources, has placed a strong demand on water rights. Chile’s geographic profile is ideal for run of river hydro as a renewable energy, as it maintains an ecological water flow in the river, which meets Chilean environmental laws.
ARA WorleyParsons performed the detailed engineering for the complete installation of the El Manzano hydro‑electric power station, including water intake, penstock, pipelines, powerhouse, transformer and switchyard. Engineering services included civil works, control systems and electrical distribution services, contract management and technical inspection on‑site.
Hydroeléctrica El Manzano S.A. is a young company which intends to become a part of the growing Chilean renewable energy market, having in its portfolio other similar projects in the area. The highly successful integration of the Hydroeléctrica El Manzano and ARA WorleyParsons teams has enabled them to meet a very aggressive project schedule and thus enter the Chilean power market delivering renewable energy
