21Sep 2024 'Why isn’t the Coca Codo Sinclair hydro plant generating the electricity it was designed for?-
"While concerns grow about the dropping reservoir level at the Paute-Mazar hydroelectric complex, energy experts say the lack of production at the Coca Codo Sinclair is being overlooked. Coca Codo, located between Napo and Sucumbios Provinces, was designed to generate 1,600 megawatts annually for the national power grid but, so far, in 2024, it has contributed only 640.
“Even if it were only producing 1,000 megawatts we would be in a much better position to handle the drought,” says electrical engineering professor Hugo Arcos. “Ten years ago, Coca Codo was presented as the savior of Ecuador’s electric problems.
According to the original plans, it was designed to function at a high level even during times of reduced flow rates on the Coca River but, for a number or reasons, including corruption during its construction, it has not lived up to predictions.”
Built by the Chinese company Sinohydro during the government of Rafael Correa, Coca Codo Sinclair was designed to operate based on “flow-through” technology which does not require a reservoir. “The advantage to this is that it should continue to function at high capacity during droughts,” Arcos said. “Without rain, the plants on the Paute River could become inoperable within a matter of weeks since they require a reservoir to function....” - (read more)
🤠iffin you gonna move down or remain in Ecuador on into 2025, get prepared for whats a coming down the pike🥷🏼its not and has not been just a Coastal & #GYE thang, its also a Sierra & Metro #Quito Thanggy as well👮🏻♂️💰
My 2025 NewYears Resolution is more time out on the La G range, zz style, 🎸🥁🎸 cuzz (imho) we gonna dang sure be a needin it🥷🏼if anybody wants to no longer be an outlaw? Call me to join our Qtowne Quito gun club and get legal to tote with a 55hr CCW Course,
now a days The CCW is pretty much streamlined down to this:
plan on about $300 for to join the gun club,about $200 or up to $300 for the CCW course,about $300 for psyche, psycho and toxico exams,
a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
a 9mm CZ for say $1500.
aprox $80 to $100 for a box of 50rds 9mm FMJ
i see peeps now a days getting legally armed in about a 3-4 months time frame, kinda like a tuff assed visa process!
'Always be prepared' - BSA & SA,
"When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns" - Louis L'Amour (1908-1988) Western novelist of ...
12OCT25 NEW Smart Casa🏠En Venta #EcuadorReport 3BR 2Bath 125m2 on a 100m2 Lote in Tababela #Quito✈️5 minutes Near to the #UIO🎒Quito International Airport for $79,950. (Nego)📉by JJinEcu🤠
MON 06OCT25 #ParoDay15#Ecuador #ParoNacional2025 #PUYO The community of Puyo, today marched against the government of Daniel Noboa. Strong repression and arrogance of the authorities is causing more and more sectors to join the National Unemployment protests. Today marks 15 days of protests." -
SUN 05OCT25 (11:03) #ParoDay14 #Quito #Ecuador Pres Noboa: "No one can come and take by force the capital of all Ecuadorians.
To those who choose violence, the law awaits them. To those who act like criminals, they will be treated as criminals.
We continue doing what is our duty: we will be in Pastaza tomorrow, together with those who truly build the country, helping those who need it most to produce more and get ahead." - (1/2)
"While some want to stop Ecuador, we propel it forward.
We will reduce the VAT to 8% during the holidays of October 9, and November 2 and 3, because this country is not going to grind to a halt because of a few who lost the business of smuggling and illegal mining.
To boost the local economy, on November 14 we will pay the thirteenth salary to public employees,
so families will have more money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We invite the private sector to join this initiative." - (2/2)
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