Polaris operates the San Jacinto-Tizate Geothermal Power Plant (72MW) in the municipality of Telica, department of León, Nicaragua. The project includes two modular condensing turbines of 38.5MW each. Steam is directed to the turbines, while geothermal water is channeled to injection wells. The first unit began operations in January 2012, followed by the second unit in February 2013.
Projects Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals:
This project generates renewable energy, directly contributing to SDG #7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG #13 – Climate Action. Beyond this, it creates a positive impact, and is committed to contributing to the neighboring communities of the projects. Polaris prioritize sustainable development and social investment initiatives that bring meaningful improvements to the quality of life and well-being of the entire community.
For many years, the projects community development efforts at the San Jacinto-Tizate Geothermal Power Plant have focused on fundamental areas such as education, community infrastructure, agriculture, health, and sports. This program positively impacts the lives of five communities and approximately 5,000 people.
The social impact from the project has made these communities more resilient, providing access to water services that positively affect human rights, preparing children and young people for the future, equipping small producers with the necessary technology and resources, and supporting communities with infrastructure that promotes healthy recreation and integration.
Additionally, Polaris have implement environmental projects that have restored degraded areas, facilitated the recovery of fauna species, created biological corridors, and fostered the presence of species indicative of forest conservation. We also work to raise environmental awareness within the surrounding communities.
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