The Illopango-Aguacayo Hydropower Project is a 19 MW hydropower facility on Lake Ilopango in El Salvador. Lake Ilopango, the largest lake in the country, is located about 20 miles southeast of the City of San Salvador. The project will deliver clean, sustainable energy, and will offer local commuities improved roadways, flood control, and other socio and economic development benefits. The project has a long-term power purchase agreement, and is in the process of obtaining necessary implementation permits.
Knight Piesold conducted a detailed technical and environmental assessment to support the development of the project. The scope of work included :