The Government of Chile has commissioned the 103 MW S4 Solar Chile park that features 300,000 solar panels installed in about 350 hectares concessioned by the Ministry of National Assets.
The solar park incorporates technology with sun tracking to optimize the efficiency of the panels that could reduce 124,650 tons of CO2 per year.
The solar park is built about 120 kilometers southeast of Iquique city and can generate energy equivalent to 100 thousand homes. The project had an investment of about US$200 million, generating 250 jobs during its construction phase. There are 14 regions that have these public chargers for electric cars.
Sojitz Corp and Shikoku Electric Power Company Inc are the developers of the solar farm.
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October 30, 2019
Sempra divests 100% stake in Chilquinta Energía
Sempra Energy has entered into an agreement to sell its 100% stake in Chilquinta Energía S.A., to State Grid International Development Limited (SGID). Sempra Energy's interests will be sold for...
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October 23, 2019
Total Eren acquires 50% stake of 190 MWp Santa Isabel solar PV project in Maria Elena
Total Eren SA has acquired 50% stake in the 190 MWp Santa Isabel solar photovoltaic project from SunPower Corp. The Santa Isabel solar park is located in the municipality of Maria Elena, Antofagasta r...
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October 21, 2019
OPDEnergy begins construction of 50 MW La Estrella wind farm in O’Higgins
OPDEnergy begins its activity in wind energy with the construction of a wind farm in the town of La Estrella, located in the O’Higgins region, Chile. The project will have an installed capacity...
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October 21, 2019
GES to build two renewable projects in Chile
Global Energy Services (GES) has been choosen to build 97 MWp Capricornio solar park and 162 MW Calama wind farm in Antofagasta, in Chile by Engie Energia Chile SA. GES secured a singl...
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October 18, 2019
EIG Global Energy Partners completes acquisition of 450 MW Likana Solar Power Concentration Plant from SolarReserve
EIG Global Energy Partners, through its Chilean concentrated solar power developer unit Cerro Dominador, has completed the acquisition of the 450 MW concentrated solar project from SolarRese...
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