EDP has inaugurated the 83 MW Punta del Talca Onshore wind farm located in the commune of Ovalle, in the Coquimbo Region, Chile.
The wind farm consists of 14 wind turbines, it will contribute to the National Electrical System, with an annual generation capacity that is equivalent to the consumption of 95,000 homes and will avoid the emission of 140,000 tons of CO2 each year.
With a total investment of almost US$120 million, the construction of this park generated more than 350 direct jobs, , promoting the local economy.
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March 22, 2024
Commercial Operation started for 638 MWh Battery Storage System in Chile
ENGIE obtained approval from the National Electricity Coordinator (CEN) to start commercial operation of 638 MWh Battery Energy Storage system (BESS) located in the Antofagasta Region, Chile.
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January 26, 2024
PPA signed for 260 MW/1,100 MWh of solar-plus-storage in Chile
Grenergy has announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 260 MW/1,100 MWh of solar-plus-storage in Chile.
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December 18, 2023
Environmental Permit submitted for 384 MW Faro Del Sur Wind Park in Chile
HIF Global has submitted the Environmental Impact Study for 384 MW Faro del Sur Wind Park to the National Environmental Assessment Authority in Chile. The wind park is a collaboration between HIF Chi...
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November 24, 2023
USD2.85 billion investment announced for Solar plus battery energy storage Project in Chile
Grenergy Renovables SA announced a EUR2.6 billion (US$2.85 billion) investment to start the construction of a gigawatt-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) known as the Oasis de Atacama pro...
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November 24, 2023
Inauguration of 1.1-MWp floating solar plant in Chile
South American fruit processing company Grupo Verfrut Chile & Peru has inaugurated a 1,090-kWp floating solar farm on an irrigation dam in the O’Higgins region, central Chile. Verfrut's ini...
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