Challenges for the modernization of the Baygorria plant, Uruguay

  • C. Calderaro, Stantec, Argentina
  • Vol. 29 - Issue 6, 2022

Signs of wear on the generating units at the 105 MW Baygorria hydro plant on the Rio Negro in Uruguay have become more pronounced over the years and it has become clear that an upgrade is required. Several challenges and constraints to the modernization process have been identified, which are described here, along with the measures taken. The upgrade will begin early next year.

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