Chile Mines Powered with Renewables

Codelco, a state-owned copper mine in Chile, has cut their 67,000 annual barrels of diesel usage by 80% through the installation of 3,000 solar panels.  In a country in which competes for the world’s highest energy prices, the cost-savings through renewables are considerable.

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Source: http://diario.latercera.com/

Read more about the project here.