As of June 2001, “Enel Latin America LLC”(ELA) is the main subsidiary of Enel S.p.A. for its Latin American operation
ELA owns and manages renewable energy generation companies throughout the Latin American region in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Chile and Brazil.
Due to ELA’s diverse technology facilities ranging from hydro, mini-hydro, wind and geothermal facilities, the Company has maintained a high profile throughout the Latin American Market with over 660 MW of renewable capacity and minority interests in other 195 MW. As of June 2008, ELA owned or managed companies operating 35 power plants, as well as regional project developments.
ELA has become a leader throughout Latin America with activities in Chile, Nicaragua and El Salvador, by means of its joint venture companies and geothermal development.
The joint venture companies are: Empresa Nacional de Geotermia (ENG) and Geotermica del Norte (GDN) in Chile, Geotermica Nicaraguense (GeoNica) in Nicaragua and a minority stake in Geotérmica Salvadoreña(LaGeo)located in El Salvador,
The Company responds to an ever-increasing energy demand, by developing renewable energy sources.
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