Inversiones Hidroelectricas S.A.

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The purpose of this IIC operation is to provide financing for the construction, start-up, and operation of “El Diamante,” a 5-megawatt run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plant. The project would be located on the Upá River, in the municipality of San Ramón, Matagalpa Department, and would connect to the grid via a 3.5-kilometer medium-voltage power line to the village of El Jobo.The main objective of the El Diamante hydroelectric plant is to supply Nicaragua’s electric power grid with electricity at a reasonable cost, by means of this run-of-the river hydroelectric plant—a clean, renewable energy source. The project qualifies for registration as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project.IHSA is a Nicaraguan company created for the express purpose of developing the El Diamante hydroelectric power plant. During 2011, IHSA initiated pre-development activities for the plant and is expected to break ground on the plant’s construction in the second half of 2012.Hemco, a Nicaraguan enterprise, works in conjunction with other, related companies in the areas of mining exploration and extraction, hydroelectric power generation, and forestry development projects.