Chile

CVC DIF Expands in Chile with Solar-Storage Acquisition
CVC DIF's acquisition of a Chilean hybrid solar-battery project boosts Latin American presence, tackling PV curtailment and setting a precedent for future green energy developments.
Sep 4, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Chile, hybrid, South america, acquisition, Infrastructure
Verano closes $204m financing for Chile Domeyko solar-storage project build
Verano Energy secured a USD 204 million package for an 83-MWp solar plant with 660-MWh storage in Chile’s Atacama region.
Sep 1, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, solar-plus-storage, atacama, project finance, Verano Energy
Verano Secures $204M for Chile Solar-Storage Project
Verano Energy secures $204M for Chile's Domeyko solar-plus-storage project, set to revolutionize energy delivery with 83-MWp solar and 660-MWh battery by 2026.
Aug 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Verano Energy
Zelestra Seeks Approval For 254-MW Solar Storage Hybrid In Chile
Spain’s Zelestra files environmental study for €300 million, 254 MW Rinconada Solar plus battery complex near Santiago, aiming for a 2027 ground-break.
Aug 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Chile, South america, solar-storage, Zelestra, environmental-impact, Latin-America
Metlen-Copec Deal Secures Night-Time Solar Supply Across Chile With Batteries
Greek firm Metlen and Chile’s Copec EMOAC sign a 15-year PPA for four solar-plus-storage projects, delivering 450 GWh a year of clean evening power from 2026.
Jul 18, 2025 // Plants, Storage, PPA, Chile, South america, BESS, Metlen Copec
Zelestra Clinches $282m Financing for 220-MW Aurora Solar-Storage Hybrid Project
Spanish developer Zelestra reaches financial close on the 220-MW Aurora solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Tarapacá desert after securing USD 282 million in debt financing.
Jun 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Latin america, Aurora, Zelestra
Enel Chile CEO Turchiarelli Resigns; Palumbo Takes Helm July 2025
Enel Chile announced that CEO Giuseppe Turchiarelli will leave on 1 July 2025 to assume a new position at parent company Enel Group; veteran executive Gianluca Palumbo has been tapped as his successor.
May 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Enel, Chile, South america, Giuseppe Turchiarelli
Langa Powers Chile with Three New Solar Plants
Langa International powers 11,000 Chilean homes with new solar farms, cutting CO₂ by 18,000 tonnes and creating 120 jobs, with more projects on the horizon.
May 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant, Langa
Engie Starts 350-MW Hybrid Solar Storage Project Near Santiago Capital
Engie Chile launches USD 310-million Libélula hybrid plant—151 MWp solar array and 199 MW battery—to power 120 000 homes and advance its 3.5-GW roadmap.
May 21, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Solar, Engie, Chile, hybrid, South america, battery
Grenergy Inks Major Solar Power Deal in Chile
Grenergy inks PPA to deliver 390 GWh solar power in Chile, boosting its Latin American footprint and renewable energy portfolio.
May 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant, Grenergy
Atlas, Colbun Ink 230-MW Battery Storage Deal in Chile
Atlas Renewable Energy partners with Colbun SA for a 230-MW BESS project, boosting Chile's renewable energy integration and grid reliability.
Apr 9, 2025 // Storage, Chile, South america, Atlas Renewable Energy, Colbun
Zelestra Secures Solar-Storage PPA with Chilean Gas Firm
Zelestra powers Chile's green future with a landmark solar and storage PPA, boosting energy reliability and sustainability in Latin America.
Mar 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Chile, South america, Zelestra
Chile's Renewable Investments Hit Record $5.7 Billion
Chile’s renewable energy investment soared 231% in 2024, fueling growth in solar and wind as challenges loom, but the future shines bright with ambitious green projects ahead.
Jan 13, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Market Research, Chile, South america
Colbun Initiates $500M Solar and Storage Project in Chile
Colbun SA embarks on a transformative journey with its Encanto project—a 249.7-MW solar farm and cutting-edge battery storage, propelling Chile's renewable energy future with a $500 million investment.
Jan 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Colbun SA
Chile's Renewable Energy Share Falls to 41.3% in October
Chile's renewable energy dips to 41.3%, signaling challenges ahead as the nation navigates a shifting energy landscape and the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
Nov 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america