Chile

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

Susterra submits US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review

January 4, 2024

Chilean renewables developer, Susterra, submitted a US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review in Chile. The company is seeking a permit to build electrolysers. Source: Renewables Now 

Mytilineos Energy & Metals launches the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in Chile

January 4, 2024

Greek industrial group subsidiary, Mytilineos Energy & Metals, invested over US$110 million to inaugurate the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in the Chilean region of Arica y Parinacota. The project is the largest foreign capital investment in Chile’s northernmost region in recent years. Source: Renewables Now 

Chile receives 15 submissions for battery storage projects

December 21, 2023

Chile received 15 standalone battery storage projects that were submitted for environmental approval, the projects combined involve a total investment of US$1.93 billion. Source: BNAmericas

Statkraft seeks environmental approval for a 440 MW wind and solar power generation complex in Chile

December 21, 2023

Statkraft is seeking environmental approval to develop a 440 MW wind and solar power generation complex in Antofagasta, Chile. The investment for this project is expected to be around US$650 million. Source: Renewables Now 

HIF Global signs MoU with Chile’s state-owned petrol company, Enap, to collaborate on the adoption of carbon-neutral e-fuels

December 21, 2023

HIF Global has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chile’s state-owned petroleum company Enap to collaborate on accelerating the adoption of carbon-neutral e-fuels in the country. Under the agreement, Enap would distribute between 22.5 and 37.5 million liters of e-gasoline annually from HIF’s upcoming Cabo Negro e-fuels facility.  Source: Renewables Now 

Gold Fields Limited secures environmental approval for a 7.3 MW solar farm in Chile

November 26, 2023

Gold Fields Limited, a South Africa-based gold mining company, secured environmental approval to develop a 7.3 MW solar farm in its open pit mine in Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

Opdenergy Holdings SA announces PPA for 108 MW solar farm in central Chile

November 9, 2023

Spanish renewables developer, Opdenergy Holdings SA, secured a multi-year PPA for a 108 MW solar farm in central Chile Source: Renewables Now