Peru. Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Peru ("EGPP"), reported that it has begun operating a nanotechnology-based wastewater treatment plant for the construction site of its Wayra I wind project in Marcona, Ica Region, a recognized wastewater treatment plant in Latin America.
Umberto Magrini, Head of Engineering and Construction at Enel Green Power, said: "This innovative technology that we presented for the first time at the Wayra I wind farm in Peru is testament to the sustainable construction model we are deploying on four continents in projects totaling more than 2 GW of capacity over the next two years. you. This initiative allows us to measure the social and environmental impacts on the site, representing an important step forward in the alignment of our construction sites with the fundamentals of the Circular Economy. We also believe that our employees and suppliers are more committed to working in such an environment and feel more committed to supporting the creation of shared value between communities and the company."
The new facility filters wastewater through a series of ceramic membranes with BioGill's patented nanotechnology, which allows bacteria to purify water naturally. Until the completion of Wayra I, scheduled for the first half of 2018, the new treatment plant will allow EGPP to reuse around 350 cubic meters of wastewater at the construction site, thereby reducing overall water use on site. In addition, the wastewater treatment plant will reduce the use of motor vehicles for sludge removal, avoiding the emission of 1.64 tons of CO2 during the construction of Wayra I.
The operation of the wastewater treatment facility does not contain CO2, as it is powered by a small 4 kW wind generator with a 2 kV battery storage system. Once the construction activities at Wayra I are completed, the treatment facility, which is mobile, can be transferred to other construction sites.
Wayra I is the first wind farm built by Enel in Peru, as well as the largest wind project currently under construction in the country with 132 MW of capacity. The project is expected to generate around 600 GWh of emission-free electricity per year. The total investment in Wayra I amounts to approximately US$165 million.
