en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ventus announced that its Elgua solar photovoltaic plant in Agua Blanca, Jutiapa, Guatemala, has been connected to the grid, with an installed capacity of 13.04 MWp. This plant is part of the Solarium solar project, which has a total installed capacity of 66 MWp, developed by INVESA with Ventus serving as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor.

The Solarium project comprises two plants: Elgua (13.04 MWp) and Mersa (52.98 MWp). Following the grid connection of the first plant, renewable energy has begun to be delivered to the national grid, while construction and commissioning of the Mersa plant are ongoing.

Ventus is responsible for the engineering design, equipment supply, and construction of the Elgua plant. The facility is equipped with 184 systems featuring tracking mounts, over 20,000 photovoltaic modules, and two transformer centers. The plant will be connected to the national power system via the Mersa substation and a 34.5 kV transmission line.

During the construction of the Elgua plant and the initial phase of the Mersa plant, Ventus stated that the peak number of on-site workers approached 500. According to the company, 200 employees currently come from areas directly affected by the project, accounting for approximately 49% of the active workforce. Additionally, 39 women are part of the work team.

The company also reported on community engagement activities, including the donation of over 13.5 tons of reusable materials, training for more than 130 students, and the implementation of road improvement projects. Ventus stated that these initiatives have benefited approximately 500 residents in nearby communities.

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