The Company initiated operations in 1996, prior to its acquisition by Enel. It constructed the two following hydroelectric power plants in Costa Rica: Don Pedro (14 MW) and Río Volcán (17 MW). A few years later, another operation was formed, a wind farm called “Molinos del Viento del Arenal,” thus consolidating its presence in the country.

Between 2000 and 2003 the Company raised two hydroelectric plants in Guatemala: “Matanzas” and “El Canadá” and in addition to acquiring more in Chile.

In 2002, Enel signed a strategic alliance agreement to develop geothermal resources in El Salvador as a shareholder in the state-controlled company “Geotérmica Salvadoreña, S.A.” (LaGeo). The 44 MW Berlín III geothermal plant developed under the alliance has been in operation as of 2007.

In April 2006, Enel and LaGeo extended their activities in Nicaragua creating another joint venture dedicated to the exploration of two geothermal areas located in Managua-Chiltepe and El Hoyo Montegalán.

In August 2006, Enel acquired a 49% partnership in EGE Fortuna S.A. (currently known as “Enel Fortuna”), the largest energy generator in Panama.

In October 2006, ELA completed the acquisition of 10 companies in Brazil, including generating assets and concessions for 20 mini-hydro plants with a total installed capacity of 91 MW.

In July 2007, the 13 MW “Montecristo” hydroelectric plant initiated operations in Guatemala.

In December 2007, Enel acquired three hydroelectric plants in Western Mexico totaling 52 MW.

After 12 years of successful development and acquisitions, Enel Latin America has presence in 8 countries with a renewable portfolio of over 660 MW.