South America’s cumulative onshore wind capacity will double to 79 gigawatts (GW) in the next 10 years as developers install 40 GW of new capacity by 2033, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest South America onshore wind power outlook. 2023 was a record year with 5.9 GW of onshore wind additions in South America, helped by … Continue reading South America to see onshore wind power capacity double in the next 10 years
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Chile’s largest photovoltaic plant inaugurated
The Generadora Metropolitana plant has 480 MW of installed capacity, more than 882 thousand photovoltaic panels and will generate energy for more than 500 thousand homes.Looking to the future, the park contemplates a battery project that will allow it to store the energy produced, increasing its efficiency and offering a more constant and reliable supply … Continue reading Chile’s largest photovoltaic plant inaugurated
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Repair work at the Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power plant, which will be stopped throughout 2024
After cracks were detected in two hot salt tanks, the contractor of the mega solar thermal plant is working on the reconstruction of these facilities. This agreement is expected to be closed to have an estimated return date. It was in June 2021 when the Cerro Dominador project, located in the Antofagasta Region, was inaugurated, … Continue reading Repair work at the Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power plant, which will be stopped throughout 2024
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The sun shines in South America: Colombia, Chile and Brazil give a big push to the deployment of photovoltaics
South America has a lot of sun and a lot of space, and solar energy has grown from a small player to the main driver of generation growth in several countries in the region (making their already clean grids even cleaner). Today we look at the grids of Chile, Brazil, and Colombia, all of which … Continue reading The sun shines in South America: Colombia, Chile and Brazil give a big push to the deployment of photovoltaics
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Curtailment of wind power and photovoltaic increase 219% as of March in Chile
Energy losses increase and reach more than 18% of the country’s wind and solar production in the first quarter The so-called energy discharges increased by 219% in the first three months of the year and already represent more than 54% of everything that was lost in 2023. The lack of growth in demand and gaps … Continue reading Curtailment of wind power and photovoltaic increase 219% as of March in Chile
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Chile already has 9,916 MW of photovoltaics (PV)
The Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (Acera) has shared its monthly report. During February 2024, the generation of electrical energy from renewable energies reached 38.2%. Photovoltaic solar leads renewable generation and was responsible for 22.9% of generation. During February 2024, the maximum hourly participation by renewable energies reached 69.5%, and occurred at 4 … Continue reading Chile already has 9,916 MW of photovoltaics (PV)
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Photovoltaic Gran Teno: largest solar power plant in South America inaugurated located in Maule, Chile
The plant consists of the installation and operation of 367,200 solar panels, adding an installed power of 240 MW and will have a booster substation, a disconnector and a high voltage evacuation line (154 kV) that will be connected to the existing one called Itagüe – Tinguiririca . More than 70 thousand families in the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Gran Teno: largest solar power plant in South America inaugurated located in Maule, Chile
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar energy boom in Chile: in less than two months there are already 20 projects for more than US$ 2 billion
Only 52 days of the year have passed and what experts have called “a solar energy boom” is in full swing, according to the projects entered into environmental processing. As of February 20, a total of 81 projects from various economic sectors have entered the list of the Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA). Of them, 20 … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy boom in Chile: in less than two months there are already 20 projects for more than US$ 2 billion
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ENGIE Chile announces new storage project at solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Antofagasta
This is “BESS Capricornio”, an initiative that will be located at the Capricornio Solar PV Plant in Antofagasta, also owned by the company. Thanks to its storage capacity of 264 MWh, equivalent to 48 MW of installed capacity, it will avoid emitting 25,833 tons of CO2 per year.ENGIE is developing an ambitious transformation plan to … Continue reading ENGIE Chile announces new storage project at solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Antofagasta
Continue readingChile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
In the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world located in northern Chile, the only Concentrated Solar Power tower in Latin America operates, a symbol of an energy revolution in the making against climate change. Aerial view of Cerro Dominador, the first concentrated solar power plant in Latin America, in Antofagasta, Chile. The imposing 240-meter … Continue reading Chile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
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Wind energy in Chile, advances the Horizonte wind farm by 63%
The initiative will be located on a public property of approximately 8 thousand hectares, located 170 kilometers south of Antofagasta, 130 kilometers northwest of Taltal and 80 kilometers east of the town of Paposo. Colbún S.A., in its capacity as concessionaire, reported that the Horizonte Wind Farm project is 63% complete and is progressing in … Continue reading Wind energy in Chile, advances the Horizonte wind farm by 63%
Continue readingIngeteam consolidates its presence in Chile with a supply that will provide energy to some 170,000 households
Ingeteam will supply 164 solar photovoltaic inverters to Grenergy for the Gran Teno and Tamango photovoltaic projects. The projects, which will be commissioned in the coming months, will generate clean energy to supply around 170,000 Chilean households, as well as contributing to the reduction of annual CO2 emissions by more than 175,000 tons. In its … Continue reading Ingeteam consolidates its presence in Chile with a supply that will provide energy to some 170,000 households
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Enel Green Power Chile begins commercial operations of the new wind power plants in Southern Chile
The Renaico II wind power project, after passing all tests to ensure its correct operation in terms of both safety and performance, received authorization from the National Electric Coordinator to begin its commercial operations.With this authorization, Renaico II, located in the Araucanía Region and which has a net installed capacity of 144 MW, will generate … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile begins commercial operations of the new wind power plants in Southern Chile
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EDP Renewables will build one of the largest hybrid PV and wind energy plant in Chile
EDPR will build one of the largest hybrid farms in Latin America that will combine wind and photovoltaic energy production in the commune of Taltal; The company has more than 500 MW of renewable energy in different stages of development in the country and is aligned with the national energy transition objectives. EDP Renewables, a … Continue reading EDP Renewables will build one of the largest hybrid PV and wind energy plant in Chile
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Chile’s Energy Market
Chile’s energy market has been experiencing significant growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a regional leader in renewable energy development and setting an example for its Latin American neighbors. The country’s energy matrix has shifted towards a more sustainable and diverse mix, with a strong focus on renewable energy sources such … Continue reading Chile’s Energy Market
Continue readingRepsol and Ibereólica Renovables start producing electricity at the Atacama wind farm (Chile)
Repsol and Ibereólica Renovables, through their joint venture Repsol Ibereólica Renovables Chile, have begun to produce electricity at the Atacama wind farm (Chile), as reported in a statement. This wind farm, which is the second wind project developed jointly by these companies, has an installed capacity of 165.3 megawatts (MW) thanks to its 29 Nordex … Continue reading Repsol and Ibereólica Renovables start producing electricity at the Atacama wind farm (Chile)
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Enel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage
Enel Green Power Chile, an Enel Chile subsidiary, began constructing its new La Cabana wind farm, which also incorporates an innovative energy storage system using lithium batteries (34.3 MW BESS). This new 100% clean energy generation plant, which contemplates an investment of approximately US$190 million and an installed capacity of 105.6 MW, will be complemented … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage
Continue readingEnel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage
The La Cabaña wind farm, with an installed capacity of 105.6 MW and an investment of approximately US$190 million, will be in the Araucanía Region, Angol municipality. Enel Green Power Chile, an Enel Chile subsidiary, began constructing its new La Cabaña wind farm, which also incorporates an innovative energy storage system using lithium batteries (34.3 … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile began construction of a wind power project that includes a battery system for energy storage
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Enel Green Power Chile gets authorization to begin commercial operation of the Sol de Lila solar power park
The National Electric Coordinator delivered its formal authorization for Enel Green Power Chile to begin commercial operations of its Sol de Lila solar power park, located in the Region of Antofagasta and the Atacama Desert, which will have an installed capacity of 161 MW and inject 100% renewable energy into the National Electric System.Sol de … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile gets authorization to begin commercial operation of the Sol de Lila solar power park
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Colban proposes 472.5 MW wind power in Chile
Colban SA seeks environmental approval to build up to 472.5 MW of wind power in the Biobío region, in central Chile. The company’s proposal for the US$570 million (EUR 569.1 million) Junquillos project and associated environmental impact study (EIA) were accepted this week by Chile’s environmental assessment agency SEA for review. According to publicly available … Continue reading Colban proposes 472.5 MW wind power in Chile
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