Chile

Pacific Hydro Launches 293-MWp Solar Farm in Chile
Pacific Hydro is investing USD 260 million in its first solar farm in Chile, the 293-MWp Desierto de Atacama solar park project. With the expansion, it will generate 784 GWh of electricity, enough to power 310,000 homes. This project is part of Chile's 'National Energy Strategy 2050' for a 70% clean energy mix by 2050.
Jul 25, 2023 // Plants, Chile, South america, solar farm, Pacific Hydro
Leveraging Wind, Solar, Batteries for Chile's Energy Needs
EDP Renovaveis SA awarded public tender to develop 323 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Chile, including batteries for energy storage. EDPR to operate the project for over 40 years, delivering environmental, social and economic benefit to the region. 500 MW of renewable energy projects across South American nation.
Jul 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, hybrid project, EDP Renovaveis SA
Big Investors Bet on Chilean Solar: ESG's Stable Prices
Chile's energy regulator and grid operator have criticized incentives for small plants, but lenders welcomed BlackRock's April deal for its competitive return on equity and low risk in a ESG-focused market.
Jun 15, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, BlackRock, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant
AES Andes acquires 146-MWp solar park in Chile from EDF EN, Marubeni
AES Andes has acquired the 146-MWp Bolero solar park from a 50/50 partnership between EDF EN Chile Holding SpA and also Marubeni Corp (TYO:8002).
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, Solar Park, AES Andes
Blue Elephant Energy purchases 120 MW of DG solar in Chile
German solar as well as wind farm driver Blue Elephant Energy GmbH (BEE) has actually obtained a 120-MW portfolio of solar dispersed generation (DG) assets in Chile for an unrevealed sum, increasing its portfolio in the nation to 281 MW.
Jun 2, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, Blue Elephant Energy
Europe's SOLEK Shuts $379 Million Funding for Chile Solar Projects
SOLEK currently possesses a portfolio of about 284MWdc in Chile. It likewise revealed entrance in the US Exclusive Placement market (USPP) with issuance of bonds worth $178 million.
Jun 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Natixis, Chile, South america, BNP Paribas, Solar Project, Zdeněk Sobotka, PMGD projects, SOLEK, United States Private Placement market, USPP
Natixis CIB Closes $364m Financing For Chilean Solar Projects
The finances will aid the advancement of solar power projects with a combined capacity of concerning 284 MWdc. These solar projects are owned and run by Solek Holding.
May 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, Aitor Alava, Diego Rausei, Natixis CIB, PMGD plants
Chile's renewables share declines to 35% in April
Chile's non-conventional renewables produced 2,328 GWh gross of electrical energy in April, down by 12.7% month-on-month, Chilean national energy commission CNE said in its most current report on the sector.
May 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america
Repsol, Ibereólica Chilean PV project powers up
First phase of Elena solar site currently has 76.8 MW of set up capacity yet will encompass 595MW as soon as complete
May 24, 2023 // Plants, Grids, Chile, South america, repsol, PV Power Plant, Ibereólica
AES Andes gets green light for 863-MW wind, solar hybrid in Chile
Santiago, Chile-based power business AES Andes has actually obtained environmental approval to build an 862.5-MW wind as well as solar hybrid generation plant in the Chilean region of Antofagasta complying with a nearly three-year review process.
May 22, 2023 // Plants, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant, AES Andes
BlackRock's GRP III closes 97-MWp dispersed solar buy in Chile
BlackRock's Global Renewable Power Fund III (GRP III) has actually shut the purchase of a 97-MWp dispersed solar project portfolio in Chile that was established by RRG Capital Management (RRGCM) as well as local partners.
May 19, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, BlackRock, Chile, South america, Global Renewable Power Fund III, GRP III, RRG Capital Management, RRGCM
Brookfield fund looks for control over Chile's Cerro Dominador plant
Brookfield Infrastructure Debt I LP, a fund affiliated with Canadian financial investment manager Brookfield Corp (NYSE: BN) as well as its family of firms, is interested in wielding crucial influence over the management of the Cerro Dominador focused solar power (CSP) as well as photovoltaic complex in Chile, according to a notice to Chilean antitrust authority FNE.
May 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, Brookfield Infrastructure Debt I LP
Enel Green Power attaches 162.8 MW of solar in Chile
Renewables company Enel Green Power Chile, part of energy group Enel Chile, has acquired approval to launch commercial operation of its 162.8-MW net Valle del Sol solar photovoltaic plant in the Chilean region of Antofagasta.
May 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, enel green power
Akuo, Atlantica close Chilean solar funding
Partners have actually currently started construction of 80MW portfolio making up 9 sites southern of Santiago
May 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, akuo, Atlantica, Martin Bocage, Antonio Merino
Chile's renewables share down to 36.8%.
Chile created 36.8% of its power in March from non-conventional eco-friendly sources, Chilean national power commission CNE said in its newest renewables report.
Apr 28, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america