Alto Maipo’s operator, AES Andes, underscores the importance of reintroducing renewable generation directly where demand is concentrated, enhancing system reliability, robustness, and sustainability. CEO Javier Dib emphasized that the project supports the national commitment to accelerate clean energy deployment and strengthen supply security within the Sistema Eléctrico Nacional. The reactivation upholds stringent safety and reliability standards, achieved through the dedicated work of specialized teams.
Simultaneously, tunnel repairs continue at Alto Maipo’s Alfalfal II station, targeting its prompt return to service. Upon completion, the combined installed capacity of 531 MW will supply renewable energy equivalent to the consumption of approximately one million households in the Metropolitan Region. The project harnesses waters from the Volcán, Yeso, and Colorado rivers, returning flows to the Maipo River while preserving potable water and irrigation use downstream. This restart contributes measurable renewable energy integration into Chile’s high-demand market, reinforcing sustainable energy infrastructure at a crucial juncture.
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