Chile

Elecnor receives approval for 283.8 MW wind farm project in Chile

April 14, 2024

Elecnor SA has received approval to construct a 283.8 MW wind farm in the Los Lagos region of Chile. Led by Elecnor’s renewables unit Enerfin, the investment in the project is estimated at US$312 million. Source: Renewables Now 

Grenergy Renovables SA launches 200 MW solar farm in Chile

March 28, 2024

Grenergy Renovables SA inaugurated a 200 MW solar farm in Chile. The plant consists of 367,200 solar panels and will supply electricity to over 136,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now

IDB approves US$400 million loan to Chile for green hydrogen development

March 14, 2024

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$400 million loan to Chile for the development of its green hydrogen industry, marking the first such loan granted by the IDB to a country in the region. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Grenergy inaugurates the largest PV plant in south of Chile

March 14, 2024

Chile inaugurated the 241 MWp Gran Teno photovoltaic plant in the Maule region, the largest installation in the south of the country. Developed by Spanish company Grenergy. the plant, located in the province of Curicó, will provide electricity to over 136 thousand homes. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Colbun receives environmental approval for US$450 million solar-plus-storage project in Chile

February 15, 2024

Colbun has received environmental approval for its Celda Solar project in northern Chile. The US$450 million project will feature 421.9 MW of solar capacity coupled with a battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now 

RWE proposes 257 MW solar farm with 255.4 MW battery storage in Chile

February 1, 2024

RWE AG, the German energy group, has submitted a project proposal for a 257 MWp solar farm along with a 255.4 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile. The project, Los Durmientes, has been accepted for environmental evaluation by the environmental authority of the Antofagasta region. RWE plans to invest approximately US$300 million for […]

Grenergy Renovables secures 15-Year PPA for 260 MW solar-plus-storage in Chile’s Oasis de Atacama

February 1, 2024

Grenergy Renovables has secured a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the fourth phase of its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile.The entire Oasis de Atacama complex will encompass nearly 1 GW of solar capacity and 4.1 GWh in battery energy storage systems, with the fourth phase featuring 260 MW of solar and 220 […]

Mytilineos Energy & Metals secured financing for a 588 MWp solar portfolio in Chile

January 19, 2024

Mytilineos Energy & Metals secured US$377 million in financing from BNP Paribas, Intesa San Paolo, Sumitomo Mitsubishi Banking Corporation, Rabobank and Santander Chile for the development of a 588-MWp solar portfolio in Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

CEGA studies the feasibility of a green hydrogen project utilizing geothermal energy in Chile

January 19, 2024

The Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) of the University of Chile is set to carry out a feasibility study for a green hydrogen project that will utilize geothermal energy. Source: ThinGeoEnergy