Chile

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

Enel Chile starts operation at 398 MW solar plant

July 19, 2023

Enel Chile has started commercial operations at its 398 MW Guanchoi solar photovoltaic plant in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

Corfo receives US$850 million in proposals to manufacture electrolyzers

July 19, 2023

Corfo, the Chilean state development agency, has received proposals from nine companies interested in manufacturing electrolyzers in Chile for the production of green hydrogen. The proposals total US$850 million and come from three Chilean companies and six foreign companies. Source: Diario Financiero

Grenergy Renovables secures green loan worth US$300 million to build 289 MW solar park in Chile

July 6, 2023

Spanish renewable energy company, Grenergy Renovables, secured a green loan worth US$300 million to fund the development of a 289 MW solar park in Chile.The loan was provided by a consortium of banks led by BBVA and includes a guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The solar park is expected to be operational in […]

Sonnedix and Cox Energy America launch operations at a 160 MW solar park in Chile

July 6, 2023

Sonnedix, and its joint venture partner Cox Energy America, have launched operations at the 160 MW Sonnedix Meseta de Los Andes solar park in Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

The World Bank approves a US$150 million loan to support the development of Chile’s green hydrogen industry

July 6, 2023

The World Bank approved a loan for US$150 million to Chile, to support the development of its green hydrogen industry. The loan will help the country to establish a blended finance fund for green hydrogen projects and develop risk mitigation instruments to improve financing conditions. Source: The World Bank 

The EU launches a US$243 million green hydrogen fund in Chile

June 23, 2023

The European Commission launched a US$243 million green hydrogen fund initiative in Chile that includes a technical assistance program with a budget of US$4.4 million from the EU and the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. There is also a fund of around US$237 million, which will provide financing for renewable hydrogen production […]

Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of 162.8 MW solar PV plant

May 11, 2023

Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at its 162.8-MW net Valle del Sol solar photovoltaic plant in Antofagasta. Source: Renewables Now