Chile

H2 Chile will collaborate with Commission 7 H2V CORFO Committee to update the Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030

March 31, 2023

H2 Chile will work alongside Commission 7 H2V CORFO Committee to update the regulatory plan for green hydrogen. The partners will participate in an analysis process and contribute their vision for the development of the Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

AES Andes plans to build a 379 MW solar farm co-located alongside a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Atacama Desert

March 31, 2023

AES Andes is planning to build a 379 MW solar farm in the Atacama Desert. The project will be co-located with a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The company will invest around US$710 million. Source: Renewables Now 

Hive Energy announced a joint venture with the Transitional Energy Group (TEG) to develop a US$8 billion green ammonia project at the tip of South America

March 2, 2023

Hive Energy, a UK based green energy company with major green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in South Africa, announced a joint venture with the Transitional Energy Group (TEG) to develop a US$8 billion green ammonia project in the Chilean area of Tierra del Fuego. Source: Engineering News

Chilean companies eligible for up to US$1.5 million to finance RE self-generation projects via the Ponle energía a tu empresa program

March 2, 2023

The Ponle energía a tu empresa program, funded by the European Union is offering up to US$1.5 million to Chilean companies to finance electric or thermal self-generation projects with renewable energy in hopes of directly benefiting more than 100 micro, small, medium and large companies. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

AES Andes submits plans for a 392 MW PV and wind power park with storage to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile

March 2, 2023

AES Andes announced a submission to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile for a hybrid park with a total capacity of 392 MW of PV and wind power with storage. The project includes the construction of a PV park with an installed capacity of approximately 252 MW, a 140 MW wind farm and a battery […]

Grupo Ibereolica Renovables receives approval to build an 805.2 MW wind farm in Chile

March 2, 2023

Grupo Ibereolica Renovables secures environmental approval in Chile to construct an 805.2 MW wind farm in the Antofagasta region. The total investment for the project is around US$685 million. Source: Renewables Now

Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of 375 M solar farm

March 2, 2023

Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at its 375 MW Campos del Sol solar PV farm. According to the company, it is one of the largest solar farms in Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

Enel Chile receives approval to start commercial operations at its 204 MW solar farm

February 15, 2023

Enel Chile received approval to commence operation at its 204 MW Atacama Desert solar farm. The project cost a total of US$164 million. Source: Renewables Now 

State-owned Chilean copper mine, Codelco, signed an agreement to swap coal power for renewable energy

January 18, 2023

Codelco, the state-owned copper mine in Chile, signed an agreement with AES Andes to replace its current supply of coal power with renewable energy. Source: Renewables Now