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
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Enel 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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Repsol and Ibereólica obtain financing for wind energy in Chile
The financing will be used to finance the construction and operation of the 165.3 MW Atacama wind farm. The nacelles have been used for the project’s 22 5MW Siemens Gamesa SG 145 wind turbines.Repsol Ibereólica Renovables Chile, a joint venture (JV) of Repsol Chile and Ibereólica Renovables Chile, has obtained financing for the Atacama Project, … Continue reading Repsol and Ibereólica obtain financing for wind energy in Chile
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Archeology and renewable energy in Chile: thousands of years of history at Renaico
The discovery of archaeological remains on the site of our wind farm tells a new story about the place and the civilizations that lived there long ago. Link copied to clipboard The construction of the first Enel Green Power wind farm in the Araucanía region in southern Chile brought to light an unexpected past. This … Continue reading Archeology and renewable energy in Chile: thousands of years of history at Renaico
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AES Chile puts into operation Los Olmos wind farm that will provide energy to Google
The wind farm located in Mulchén, Biobío Region, has an installed capacity of 110 MW, through 23 wind turbines of 4.8 MW of power.The park located in Mulchén, Biobío Region, has an installed capacity of 110 MW, through 23 wind turbines of 4.8 MW of individual power. Its commercial operation began on January 19, 2022. … Continue reading AES Chile puts into operation Los Olmos wind farm that will provide energy to Google
Continue readingBío Bío (Chile) approves the Viento Sur Wind Farm
The wind power initiative will consist of up to 43 wind turbines, which will have a nominal power of 5 MW each, totaling a nominal installed power of up to 215 MW. A period of two years is estimated for the construction and subsequent commissioning of the wind farm.The evaluation council of the Regional Government … Continue reading Bío Bío (Chile) approves the Viento Sur Wind Farm
Continue readingInnergex Renewable Energy acquires 332 MW of wind power in Chile
Innergex Energía Renovable Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Company”) announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the common shares of Aela Generación S.A. and Aela Energía SpA (both known as “Aela”), a 332 MW portfolio comprised of three recently built and operating wind assets in Chile for a purchase price … Continue reading Innergex Renewable Energy acquires 332 MW of wind power in Chile
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Ships the first wind turbine that will produce green hydrogen in Chile
The wind turbine that will generate renewable energy for the Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF) demonstration plant in Magallanes has already been shipped in Shanghai. It is expected to arrive in Puerto Mardones after a journey of nearly 30 days on BBC Africa. “We continue to advance with our hydrogen-based eFuels project. The privileged winds of … Continue reading Ships the first wind turbine that will produce green hydrogen in Chile
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Nordex Group receives orders from South America for 245 MW
Statkraft places order with Nordex Group for 80 MW in Brazil. Another developer places order for 165 MW in Chile. In December 2021, the Nordex Group received orders from South America for 245 MW. The Norwegian company Statkraft – Europe’s largest producer of renewable energies – placed an order for the supply and installation of … Continue reading Nordex Group receives orders from South America for 245 MW
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Enel Green Power awarded 16.9 million US dollars for green hydrogen proyect with HIF in Magallanes, Chile
The Faro del Sur Project by Enel Green Power Chile and Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF) was awarded close to 16.9 million US dollars, the highest amount ever granted to a single project in the “First Call for Green Hydrogen Project Funding in Chile,” organized by Chile’s Production Development Corporation (Corfo, from its Spanish acronym). The … Continue reading Enel Green Power awarded 16.9 million US dollars for green hydrogen proyect with HIF in Magallanes, Chile
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Nordex receives order for 110 MW of wind power from Statkraft in Chile
Follow-up order for N163 / 5.X wind turbines from South America. The largest European producer of renewable energy, the Norwegian Statkraft, has placed an order from the Nordex Group for 19 N163 / 5.X turbines for Chile. The order also includes a three-year Premium Service contract. The Delta4000 turbines are destined for the 110 MW … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 110 MW of wind power from Statkraft in Chile
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Enel Chile starts construction of new solar plants and announces battery-powered wind farms
As part of its Investor Day, Enel Chile announced new renewable projects that are part of its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. In the North, the construction of two photovoltaic projects for approximately 773 MW will begin. At the same time, in the south, the development of two battery-powered wind farms will begin, the first of their … Continue reading Enel Chile starts construction of new solar plants and announces battery-powered wind farms
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Vientos Patagónicos Wind Farm celebrates one year providing wind energy to Magallanes
One year after starting its operations, the Vientos Patagónicos wind farm has achieved a plant factor of 43% and consolidates its potential by injecting 27,132 MWh of wind power into the Punta Arenas Electric System to date. Developed by ENAP and Pecket Energy in Cabo Negro, this complex has been achieving good levels of reliability … Continue reading Vientos Patagónicos Wind Farm celebrates one year providing wind energy to Magallanes
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Iberdrola bids to construct and operate a 1,500 km power line in Chile with investment over $2.5 billion
The company continues its commitment to develop modern electricity networks, which accounts for half of planned investments to 2025 and 2030, and to investing in new growth markets. Iberdrola leads a consortium made up of the Spanish network infrastructure specialist Elecnor, with over a decade of experience in Chile, and the Dutch pension fund APG … Continue reading Iberdrola bids to construct and operate a 1,500 km power line in Chile with investment over $2.5 billion
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Groundbreaking ceremony for first green hydrogen pilot plant in Magallanes, Chile
AME and Enel are partners in this project, co-developing renewable generation (wind energy) and green hydrogen production. The groundbreaking for Chile’s first industrial-scale pilot plant for green hydrogen production located in Cabo Negro, north of Punta Arenas, took place today. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Energy and Mining, Juan Carlos Jobet, along … Continue reading Groundbreaking ceremony for first green hydrogen pilot plant in Magallanes, Chile
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World record low bid of 39,99/MWh for Concentrated Solar Power in Chile’s auction
The renewable energy auction held this week by the Chilean National Energy Commission (CNE) has not only seen the lowest bid ever recorded for a large scale PV project in Latin America – $0.01332/kWh – but has also delivered a bid of $0.0399/kWh for a concentrated solar power (CSP) project, which is the lowest offer … Continue reading World record low bid of 39,99/MWh for Concentrated Solar Power in Chile’s auction
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Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power plant inaugurated in Chile
The concentrated solar power plant, built by a consortium formed by Abengoa and Acciona for EIG Global Energy Partners, has a capacity of 110 MW and is the first of its kind built in Latin America. Yesterday, June 8, the Cerro Dominador solar thermal plant was officially inaugurated. It has been built by a consortium … Continue reading Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power plant inaugurated in Chile
Continue readingEIG-Owned Cerro Dominador Inaugurates Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant in Chile
First CSP Plant in Latin America to Provide 100% Renewable Energy on 24-Hour Basis. Facility to Supply Chilean National Electrical System with Flexible, Reliable and Safe Energy. EIG, a leading institutional investor to the global energy sector and one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors, today announced the inauguration of the Cerro Dominador solar complex … Continue reading EIG-Owned Cerro Dominador Inaugurates Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant in Chile
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