Chile - New Energy Events

Hive Energy announced a joint venture with the Transitional Energy Group (TEG) to develop a US$8 billion green ammonia project at the tip of South America
March 2, 2023
Hive Energy, a UK based green energy company with major green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in South Africa, announced a joint venture with the Transitional Energy Group (TEG) to develop a US$8 billion green ammonia project in the Chilean area of Tierra del Fuego. Source: Engineering News
Chilean companies eligible for up to US$1.5 million to finance RE self-generation projects via the Ponle energía a tu empresa program
March 2, 2023
The Ponle energía a tu empresa program, funded by the European Union is offering up to US$1.5 million to Chilean companies to finance electric or thermal self-generation projects with renewable energy in hopes of directly benefiting more than 100 micro, small, medium and large companies. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
AES Andes submits plans for a 392 MW PV and wind power park with storage to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile
March 2, 2023
AES Andes announced a submission to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile for a hybrid park with a total capacity of 392 MW of PV and wind power with storage. The project includes the construction of a PV park with an installed capacity of approximately 252 MW, a 140 MW wind farm and a battery […]
Grupo Ibereolica Renovables receives approval to build an 805.2 MW wind farm in Chile
March 2, 2023
Grupo Ibereolica Renovables secures environmental approval in Chile to construct an 805.2 MW wind farm in the Antofagasta region. The total investment for the project is around US$685 million. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of 375 M solar farm
March 2, 2023
Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at its 375 MW Campos del Sol solar PV farm. According to the company, it is one of the largest solar farms in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Chile receives approval to start commercial operations at its 204 MW solar farm
February 15, 2023
Enel Chile received approval to commence operation at its 204 MW Atacama Desert solar farm. The project cost a total of US$164 million. Source: Renewables Now
State-owned Chilean copper mine, Codelco, signed an agreement to swap coal power for renewable energy
January 18, 2023
Codelco, the state-owned copper mine in Chile, signed an agreement with AES Andes to replace its current supply of coal power with renewable energy. Source: Renewables Now
Toyota presents the first homologated hydrogen cell car in Chile
January 5, 2023
Toyota and government officials, including Minister of Energy Diego Pardow, presented the first homologated hydrogen cell propulsion car in Chile. This type of vehicle is the first of its kind in Latin America. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Engie Chile LA launches commercial operation of 87.9 MW solar farm
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA has started commercial operation of its 87.9 MW Capricornio solar farm. Source: Renewables Now