
Successful implementation of the Power System in Bolivia
ENERTRAG, together with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Bolivian energy companies Ende Corani and Ende Guaracachi, has successfully established the remote monitoring and maintenance of wind turbines in Bolivia using Powersystem software. The official launch of the software began on 1st July 2024 and will run until 30th June 2025.
The project was implemented as part of the GIZ Programa de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética PEERR II, which supports the integration of renewable energies into Bolivia's national power grid (SIN). The Powersystem was first presented to representatives of the Bolivian energy sector, including ministries, GIZ and ENERTRAG, in July 2022. The following months were characterised by intensive coordination and an official tender, which led to the implementation of the software.
A significant milestone was reached in September 2023, when the first eight Enercon wind turbines were successfully connected to the Powersystem. In January 2024, ENERTRAG representatives travelled to Bolivia to present the software on site and to inspect the wind turbines at Qollpana wind farm. Additional training sessions were organised to familiarise users with the software's various modules.
In May 2024, the final presentation of the project results took place, officially concluding the project. GIZ covered the licensing costs for using the Powersystem for an initial period of one year. In addition to the eight wind turbines already integrated, a further four turbines from Ende Guaracachi are to be added to the Powersystem in the future.
With the successful completion of this initiative, ENERTRAG is making an important contribution to the digital transformation of the Bolivian energy sector. The Powersystem enables efficient monitoring and maintenance of renewable energy plants over long distances, thus strengthening the stability and sustainability of the country's electricity supply.
