Chile

Zelestra secures US$282 million for Aurora hybrid solar-storage project in Chile’s Tarapacá region

July 9, 2025

Zelestra has reached financial close on its Aurora hybrid solar and storage project in Chile, securing US$282 million to support construction and operation. Located in the Tarapacá region, the project will combine a 220 MWdc solar plant with a 1 GWh battery system and is expected to generate 600 GWh of clean electricity annually—enough to […]

Chile launches OrientaH2 platform to boost hydrogen project development and stakeholder collaboration

June 13, 2025

Chile’s Energy Sustainability Agency and Ministry of Energy have launched OrientaH2, a digital platform designed to support hydrogen project development in five key regions: Antofagasta, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, Biobío, and Magallanes. The platform centralizes project data, connects stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain, and offers tools to explore financing, regional opportunities, and an interactive map of […]

Chile to propose 2025 bill to advance coal phase-out target to 2035

June 13, 2025

Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced plans to introduce a bill in the second half of 2025 to accelerate the country’s coal phase-out, aiming to move the target from 2040 to 2035 or earlier. Source: Renewables Now

Corfo launches RFI to boost local wind manufacturing and green hydrogen supply chain in Chile

May 29, 2025

Chile’s Corfo has launched a request for information (RFI) to attract companies interested in manufacturing wind power systems or components locally, aiming to support the national and regional markets and bolster the green hydrogen value chain. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Uriel Renovables to invest US$450 million in 420 MW solar-plus-storage projects in Chile

May 29, 2025

Uriel Renovables is entering the Chilean energy market with a US$450 million investment to build four photovoltaic parks totaling 420 MWp, each equipped with lithium-ion battery storage. Located in the Valparaíso region, the projects will include 360 MW of energy storage to enhance grid reliability near Santiago. Construction of the first project, Ritoque Solar, is […]

Atlas and Colbún sign 15-Year PPA for 230 MW/920 MWh battery storage project in Chile

April 10, 2025

Atlas Renewable Energy and Chilean utility Colbún have signed a 15-year PPA for a 230 MW/920 MWh stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) to be built in Antofagasta. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Metlen seeks environmental approval for 300 MW solar and 1,236 MWh storage project in Chile

April 10, 2025

Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals has submitted its 300 MW Los Boldos solar and 252 MW/1,236 MWh battery storage project for environmental approval in Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Chile reviews US$879 million in solar and battery storage projects

February 6, 2025

Six energy projects featuring solar and battery storage have been submitted to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment Service (SEIA). The proposals include 155.34 MW of solar capacity and over 1 GW of battery storage (BESS), with a total investment of US$879.16 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

KfW provides US$103 million loan for green hydrogen projects in Chile

January 9, 2025

The German development bank KfW will provide a US$103 million loan as part of a US$1.03 billion financing platform to support green hydrogen projects in Chile. This agreement, made with the Republic of Chile and the economic development agency CORFO, is part of the European Global Gateway Renewable Hydrogen Funding platform, which also includes contributions […]