Voice of Nicaragua: Italian firm to modernize Nicaragua hydropower plants

Tuesday, December 21

Italian firm to modernize Nicaragua hydropower plants

LEGNANO, Italy 12/20/10 (PennWell) --Italy-based turbine designer and manufacturer Franco Tosi Meccanica SpA has been awarded a EUR40 million (US$53 million) contract to rehabilitate Nicaragua's two 50-MW hydroelectric power stations – Santa Barbara and Centroamerica. Read more

Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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Tuesday, December 21

Italian firm to modernize Nicaragua hydropower plants

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