The project is expected to come on line in 2013 and will be interconnected between both countries.

Overall, between 2016 and 2020, Ute and Eletrobras have a goal of investing $1.25bn and building 700MW of wind power together.

In an effort to boost the use of local goods and services, the Uruguayan government is requiring that more than 20% of the wind farm project be serviced locally.

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