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 ...
20AUG25 'The 10 most affordable states for retirees in 2025- "Here are the most affordable states, according to Bankrate’s analysis:
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Wyoming
Ohio
Wisconsin
Nevada
Indiana
Idaho
Georgia,
West Virginia
powered to the top with strong performances in both key sub-categories. The state had the lowest cost of living, as well as the fourth-lowest cost of homeowner’s insurance, at $1,009 annually.
“West Virginia has been an attractive location for retirees for the last few years and has seen multiple years of positive net migration — people moving in — despite the fact that the overall state population is shrinking,” says Kates...." -
Premeirs🎥SUN 10AUG25 (9pmET) #CNN "Senior National Correspondent David Culver and team report on the exploding violence in Ecuador, 🇪🇨
Where citizens are regularly pressured to hand over money to gangs involved in the country’s drug trade.
Watch ‘Ecuador: The Narco Superhighway’ on ‘The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper’ Sunday August 10 at 9pm ET on CNN." #CNN #News -
