Atlas Renewable Energy signed a long-term contract for the sale of solar energy with Engie Energía Chile, adding a new plant to take part of the country’s clean energy transition.
The PPA will supply 550 GWh/year of solar energy during a 15-year tenor. This contract is subject to financial closure and the construction of solar plant of 230 MW Sol del Desierto solar PV project, which will be built in the municipality of María Elena, Antofagasta region, on concession land of the Ministry of National Assets. The solar park is expected to be operational in January of 2022.
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September 02, 2019
Enel Green Power starts construction of 382 MW Chile’s largest solar plant
Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile, began the construction of its new solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, Campos del Sol in Chile. With approximately 382 MW of installed capacity...
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August 29, 2019
Sonnedix begins construction at 171 MW Atacama Solar PV plant in Chile
Sonnedix, a global solar independent power producer, has announced the start of the construction of Sonnedix Atacama Solar, a 171 MWp solar PV plant located in the Pica district in the Atacama Desert...
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August 02, 2019
Enel plants to power AngloAmerican’s full renewable switch in Chile
Enel, through its Chilean subsidiary Enel Generación Chile, and global mining company AngloAmerican signed an agreement whereby Enel’s Chilean subsidiary will supply up to 3 TWh of renewa...
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July 31, 2019
Chile receives environmental approval for the Llanos del Viento wind project
The Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) of the Antofagasta Region in Chile has approved the Environmental Qualification Resolution (RCA) for the development of the Llanos del Viento wind farm plann...
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July 25, 2019
Enel Green Power files environmental permit for 404 MW Sierra Gorda solar PV project in Chile
Enel Green Power files an environmental impact declaration (DIA) for the 404 MW Sierra Gorda solar photovoltaic (PV) farm to be built in the Chilean region of Antofagasta, with an investment of U...
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