The environmental impact statement submitted by Sunhunter Photovoltaic Park SpA, which considers an investment of US$12 million for the Ovalle commune, has been approved by the Environmental Assessment Commission.
The 9 MW PV facility located in the Limarí Province of Chile will feed the National Electric System (SEN) through a 2.3 km long electric transmission line.
The scheme will have a useful life of 40 years.
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September 07, 2018
Mainstream Renewable Power launched sale of stakes in Chilean subsidiary
Mainstream Renewable Power has launched the search for an equity partner to help build and run $1.65 billion of wind and solar plants in Chile. It has commissioned KPMG to seek expressions of int...
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August 31, 2018
Acciona to power LATAM Airlines in Chile with renewable energy
Acciona has signed a contract to supply 100% renewable electricity to the two main facilities of LATAM Airlines Group, the biggest airline group in Latin America, from September this year.
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August 25, 2018
Chile inaugurates 82 MW Punta Sierra wind farm
The Punta Sierra wind farm in Ovalle, in Coquimbo Region of Chile is ready to generate clean and renewable energy. It is the first Pacific Hydro wind farm in the country and the first wind farm financ...
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August 22, 2018
Pattern Energy completes sale of interest in 115 MW wind project in Chile
Pattern Energy Group has announced that it has completed the sale of the its operations in Chile, which principally consist of an 81 MW owned interest in the 115 MW El Array&a...
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August 21, 2018
Antofagasta sells 29.25% stake in Parque Eolico El Arrayan wind farm
Antofagasta plc, subsidiary Antofagasta Minerals announced the sale of its 29.25% stake in Parque Eolico El Arrayan wind farm, a company that provides renewable energy to Los Pelambres, for $28 millio...
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