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  • EDF inaugurates 480 MW CEME1 solar farm in Chile’s Atacama Desert

    July 19, 2024

    EDF inaugurated the 480-MW CEME1 solar farm in Chile’s Atacama Desert, marking Chile’s largest solar project to date. EDF plans to add a 1,200 MWh battery energy storage system to enhance plant efficiency. Source: Renewables Now

  • Chile Senate approves simplified regulations for shallow geothermal energy projects

    June 19, 2024

    The Senate of Chile has approved a new proposal to simplify regulations for shallow geothermal energy projects. This proposal aims to exempt projects using geothermal resources less than 400 meters deep and at temperatures below 90°C from the current concession system. This change recognizes the distinct nature of shallow geothermal systems, which differ significantly from […]

  • Colbun SA fires up turbines at 816 MW wind farm in northern Chile

    June 19, 2024

    Colbun SA launched operations at its 816 MW Horizonte wind farm in northern Chile. Once it is at full capacity the wind farm will be capable of generating 2,450 GWh of electricity yearly. Source: Renewables Now

  • Colbun SA proposes plan for 800 MW pumped-storage hydropower plant

    June 19, 2024

    Colbun SA proposed a plan to use the Pacific Ocean to draw water into a pumped-storage hydropower plant (HPP). If the project is selected for completion in northern Chile it is expected to produce up to 800 MW and cost close to US$1.4 billion. Source: Renewables Now 

  • Corfo incetivizes electrolysers in Chile

    May 31, 2024

    The Chilean government, through the agency Corfo, has announced a subsidy program offering up to US$10 million for the establishment of new electrolyser factories or assembly plants in the country. Source: Hydrogen Insight

  • 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

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