Chile

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

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