Chile

Chile initiates bidding process for energy storage projects

May 31, 2024

The Chilean Ministry of National Assets initiated a bidding process for leasing public land in northern Chile for standalone energy storage projects. Six sites across Tarapaca, Antofagasta, and Atacama regions are available, along with specific substations at each site. Source: Renewables Now

Uriel Renovables secures permit for US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile

May 31, 2024

Uriel Renovables has secured an environmental permit for an US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile’s Valparaiso region. The Quinquimo Solar plant will have a total capacity of 90 MW and will include a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now 

Statkraft secures environmental approval for 185-MWp solar farm with BESS in Chile’s Antofagasta Region

May 3, 2024

Statkraft AS has been granted environmental approval for its Parina project, a 185 MWp solar farm with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Antofagasta region of Chile. To address concerns from indigenous communities, the project design was adjusted to avoid disrupting traditional cattle drive routes, recognized as local cultural heritage. Initially proposed as […]

AES Andes receives environmental permit for PV and BESS system in Chile

April 14, 2024

AES Andes has received environmental approval for its Cristales photovoltaic project and energy storage system in Chile. The project, located in Antofagasta, will have a capacity of up to 340 MW for solar and 542 MW for energy storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Enap selects Neuman & Esser for construction of green hydrogen plant in Chile

April 14, 2024

Enap, the Chilean state-owned company, has chosen Neuman & Esser from Germany to construct its inaugural green hydrogen facility. Production is slated to commence in 2025, with the hydrogen intended for vehicle charging stations and to power the furnace of the fractionation plant in Cabo Negro. Source: Renewables Now

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