Chile

Power producer, EDF, files for an environmental impact study (EIS) for a 557-MW generation project in Chile

September 28, 2023

Power producer, EDF, filed for an environmental impact study (EIS) for a 557-MW wind, solar, BESS hybrid project in Chile’s Antofagasta. Source: Renewables Now 

Finnish investor, Korkia, and Chilean developer, Ciudad Luz partner to develop 500 MW of renewable projects

September 28, 2023

Finnish renewables investor, Korkia, and Chilean developer, Ciudad Luz formed a joint venture to develop 500 MW of solar, wind, hybrid, and storage projects in Chile over the span of four years. Source: Renewables Now

Enel Green Power Chile receives permit to start operation at 144 MW wind farm

August 31, 2023

Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at the 144 MW Renaico II wind farm in La Araucania. Source: Renewables Now 

Enel Green Power Chile starts construction on an 80 MW solar farm with a BESS of 67 MW

August 31, 2023

Enel Green Power Chile started construction of an 80 MW solar farm equipped with a 67 MW BESS near Santiago. Source: Renewables Now 

Walmart Chile opens green hydrogen system at its distribution center

August 17, 2023

Walmart Chile opened a green hydrogen system at its distribution center in Santiago. The US$15 million project is the first of its kind in Latin America. Source: Renewables Now

Chile’s Ministry of Energy takes first steps towards closing all coal-fired power plants by 2030

August 17, 2023

Chile’s Ministry of Energy announced they are currently in talks with stakeholders to develop a new decarbonization plan in an effort to close all coal-fired power plants by 2030. Source: Renewables Now

AES Andes successfully connects a 180 MW solar farm with BESS in Chile

August 3, 2023

AES Andes has successfully connected a 180 MW solar farm with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chile. The solar farm, named Andes Solar II-B, is now operational and will provide clean and reliable electricity to the Chilean grid. Source: Renewables Now 

Pacific Hydro launches construction of 293 MWp solar farm in Chile

August 3, 2023

Pacific Hydro has started construction on a 293 MWp solar farm in Chile. This is the company’s first solar farm in the country and has an estimated price tag of US$260 million. Source: Renewables Now 

Chinese electric vehicle maker, BYD, launches electric car in Chile

July 20, 2023

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, has launched its Dolphin electric car in Chile. The Dolphin is a small SUV that has a range of up to 401 kilometers (249 miles) on a single charge. Source: PV Magazine LATAM