AES Panama has decided to replace existing turbine governors and excitation systems in the power plants La Estrella and Los Valles, and the project has been rewarded to HydroCon. Intotal it is 4 turbine governors and 4 excitation systems.
During 2021 the new excitation systems will be installed and commissioned. Sub-contractor to HydroCon will be Voith Hydro, Sweden.
During 2022 the new turbine governors will be installed and commissioned. Sub-contractor to HydroCon will be ABB Energy Industries, Finland.