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Ottawa Engineering is…. Consultants exclusively in the field of small waterpower facility engineering Experience in 20+ countries 20 years in business Owner of 2 facilities in Canada Pre-feasibility studies through to supervision of construction / commissioning. Market Opportunities
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Ottawa Engineering is…. • Consultants exclusively in the field of small waterpower facility engineering • Experience in 20+ countries • 20 years in business • Owner of 2 facilities in Canada • Pre-feasibility studies through to supervision of construction / commissioning Small Hydro Consulting Engineers
Market Opportunities • Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama • Energy needs expected to double in the next 5 to 10 years in the region • Open market concept in place or under development in most countries of the region • Price is always an issue, but all countries are interested in small RE projects Small Hydro Consulting Engineers
Business & Political Climate • Significantly more stable now than in the ‘80’s & early ‘90’s • El Salvador has converted to the US dollar • Some currencies are stable, some are suspect • Good local engineering and construction experience in small hydro because there are lots of sites • Significant North American presence in the energy marketplace • Investment is welcome Small Hydro Consulting Engineers
Typical Terms & Conditions • PPA durations are typically shorter than investors would like • Approvals typically required from Energy and Environment authorities • Energy & peak power contracts, and spinning reserve contracts, available in some (but not all) countries Small Hydro Consulting Engineers
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