Ternium’s Vientos de Olavarría Wind Farm, the company’s first major renewable energy project, has completed the assembly of its 22 Vestas wind turbines. The project, which involved an investment of over $220 million, aims to replace nearly 90% of grid electricity consumption in Argentina and contribute to Ternium’s goal of reducing its emissions by 2030. The wind farm, located in Olavarría, features 22 wind turbines with 4.5 MW of power each, arranged in four circuits across 1,517 hectares of land. The wind farm has a total installed capacity of 99 MW and an annual production of 480 GWh.
The project required extensive logistical efforts, including transporting 75-meter-long blades and adapting dirt roads leading to the project site. At the peak of the project, approximately 350 people were involved in civil, electrical, and wind turbine assembly tasks. The wind farm’s operations are supervised and controlled remotely from the General Savio Plant facilities in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, 450 km away. The wind turbines transmit real-time data on wind speed, direction, and power generation to the control center.
The Vientos de Olavarría Wind Farm received support from Tecpetrol, Exiros, and Vestas, highlighting the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders. The project’s completion marks a significant milestone for Ternium, demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. With the wind farm’s operational capabilities, Ternium is poised to make a positive impact on the environment and contribute to a more sustainable future for the region.