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Chile Advances Toward Sustainable Economy with Mandatory Green Taxonomy Proposal

Chile’s Ministry of Finance has developed the Taxonomy of Environmentally Sustainable Economic Activities (T-MAS), aligning the country with global efforts to standardize sustainable economic practices. Despite strong foundational work and international backing, ongoing challenges in implementation, certification mechanisms, and regulatory incentives will shape the pace of adoption and impact investment flows in Chile’s sustainability market. […]

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Chile, Markets, Raw Materials

Minera Centinela Advances Major Expansion with Autonomous Pit and Renewable-Powered Infrastructure

Minera Centinela has reached significant milestones in its large-scale expansion project, marked by the initiation of autonomous operations at its new Encuentro Sulfuros pit and the energization of the DMC substation. These developments are pivotal for the upcoming second concentrator plant and underline the company’s commitment to enhancing production capacity, operational autonomy, and sustainability in

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Chile, Markets, Solar

Grenergy secures $355 million senior non-recourse financing for Central Oasis platform in Chile

Grenergy has advanced its hybrid solar and storage development by closing a $355 million senior non-recourse financing deal for its Central Oasis platform in Chile, underpinning expansion across key regions and enabling construction of its new Planchón hybrid project. The transaction enhances the company’s near $1.6 billion financing portfolio for its Latin American platforms and

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BESS, Chile, Markets

First Batteries Arrive at Colbún’s BESS Diego de Almagro Sur Project, Advancing $200 Million Renewable Storage Investment

The arrival of the first 70 lithium-ion battery containers marks a critical construction milestone for Colbún’s $200 million BESS Diego de Almagro Sur project in Chile’s Atacama region. Set to enhance grid stability and supply clean energy to over 55,000 homes, the project is on track for operational launch by December 2026, reinforcing the country’s

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Chile, Markets, Solar

ACCIONA Energía Advances Battery Storage and Photovoltaic Capacity in Chile Amid Expanding Green Energy Projects

ACCIONA Energía is reinforcing its foothold in Chile’s renewable energy sector through new battery storage contracts and ongoing solar PV capacity expansion. The integration of advanced energy storage at its Atacama solar project and sizable photovoltaic capacity additions reflect Chile’s accelerating transition to a low-carbon electricity matrix. Continued investments in large-scale renewables and emerging hydrogen

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Chile, Economy, Infrastructure

Chile’s Ministry of Energy Proposes Uniform Tariff and Subsidy to Address $734 Billion Pending Electricity Debt

Chile’s Ministry of Energy has advanced a proposal aimed at resolving the pending debt related to the Value Added of Distribution (VAD) from 2020 to 2024, a residual impact of the 2019 electricity tariff freeze. The government plans to present this progressive, socially targeted solution to the incoming administration as a legal and financially viable

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BESS, Chile, Markets

Chile Advances Centralized Solar Projects Amid Transmission Constraints with Battery Storage Integration

Chile continues its renewable energy expansion through significant solar photovoltaic (PV) projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS) to address grid curtailment challenges. Major investments such as the 200 MW Don Patricio project and the 192 MW Pita Solar development signal a strategic shift toward generation closer to consumption centers, mitigating transmission bottlenecks and

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BESS, Chile, Markets

Chile Advances Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage Projects Towards 2026 Operation

Chile is reinforcing its electric grid resilience through multiple large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) targeting commercial operation by the second half of 2026. These projects, ranging from stand-alone storage to hybrid solar-plus-storage plants, reflect significant investments and strategic efforts to enhance grid flexibility and support increasing renewable penetration. ENGIE Chile has commenced battery installation

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Chile, Politics, Solar

Chile Advances Distributed Solar and Electricity Supply through Multi-Year Tenders and Public Sector PV Programs

Chile is intensifying efforts to expand solar power adoption at the distributed generation level while meeting mid-term electricity demand through a series of large-scale procurement tenders. New government-backed tenders and programs are set to drive deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems in public infrastructure and support sustainability goals. The Chilean Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with

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