OREANDA-NEWS. The first 36,5MW hydroelectric unit will be commissioned by the end of this week after its adjustment and alignment is completed. Power Machines became the first Russian company to implement an energy project in Chile. The contract for the supply of equipment for two power units of Quileco HPP was signed between Power Machines and one of the leading Chile power companies Colbun S.A. in March 2005, reported the press-centre of  Power Machines.


Under the terms of the contract, Power Machines is to design, manufacture, supply and commission Francis hydraulic turbines with regulators, generators with excitation systems, auxiliary electrical and mechanical equipment for two power generating units of 36,5 MW each. Besides, Power Machines implements another important power project in Chile, which is the supply of hydraulic turbines and generators for two 77,5MW power units of La Igueira HPP. Hydro power resources is the main energy source in Chile. Quileco HPP is constructed on the Laja river, 35 kilometers from Los Angeles, in the central region of the country. It is assumed that the Power Plant with rated capacity of 73 MW will satisfy the growing demand of the population and industry for electric power in the said state.