Backed by SIMEST and supported by InvestChile, the Italian company has connected its first two solar power plants in Chile, and plans to expand its presence with a portfolio of 15 projects, incorporating new technologies to strengthen the country’s energy transition.
Italian independent power producer Infrastrutture Spa has taken a key step in establishing its presence in Chile’s renewable energy sector, successfully connecting its first two solar power projects under the small distributed generation means regime.
The Ranguil project, located in the O’Higgins Region, was connected on April 25, 2025, and the Falcón project, located in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, was connected on May 29, 2025. The two initiatives form part of a portfolio of 15 projects that are scheduled for completion progressively during the year.
«We are deploying significant investment, and also incorporating innovative technologies to drive the energy transition. Chile offers a stable and reliable operating environment, and we have the commitment of our outstanding team and strong institutional backing,» said Pier Francesco Rimbotti, CEO of Infrastrutture Spa.
In addition to these developments, the company is evaluating new investment plans to reinforce its long-term commitment to Chile’s energy transition.
Small distributed generation means projects: distributed generation with a regional impact
The Ranguil and Falcón projects are solar power plants with a capacity of 3 MW each, located in the municipalities of Lolol and María Pinto respectively.
The remaining 13 projects are spread across Chile, from north to south, reinforcing regional energy supply and promoting decentralized generation.
The full portfolio will have a total installed capacity of 45 MW, and estimated annual generation of 94,000 MWh.
According to the company, this clean energy will prevent more than 36,600 tons of CO₂ emissions per year, equivalent to removing approximately 8,000 gasoline-powered vehicles from circulation.
Seven of the projects are currently under construction, highlighting the high-level coordination between Infrastrutture’s teams in Chile and Italy.
The portfolio is financed by Italian state-owned development bank SIMEST, which promotes the internationalization of Italian companies, demonstrating Italy’s institutional confidence in the regulatory stability of Chile’s energy sector.
New works are set to begin in the coming months, with operations scheduled to be initiated during 2025.
Chile has consolidated its position as a strategic destination for renewable energy investment in South America, thanks to a stable regulatory framework, legal certainty, and clear long-term goals, such as carbon neutrality by 2050.
The country has abundant natural resources—especially solar and wind—and a liberalized electricity market with well-defined structures.
These factors have enabled Infrastrutture and other companies to scale up their operations in Chile, both industrially and through innovation.
In addition to its current focus on solar and wind energy, Infrastrutture is planning to diversify its technological footprint in Chile by incorporating solutions such as large-scale energy storage (BESS), agrivoltaics, and even solar thermal technologies to power industrial processes.
These initiatives are aligned with the company’s experience in Europe, and aim to contribute to the decarbonization of the local manufacturing sector.
From early-stage planning to project implementation, Infrastrutture has received support from InvestChile, both through its Rome office and from Santiago.
The company has also maintained close coordination with the Delegation of the European Union to Chile, the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and various renewable energy industry associations.
Infrastrutture’s vision extends beyond power generation, with the company aiming to become a reliable, long-term industrial investor, focusing on partnerships with universities, research centers, and local communities.
This strategy will enable it to deepen synergies between Italy and Chile, strengthen a decentralized and autonomous energy matrix, gradually reduce electricity costs for consumers, and contribute directly to Chile’s climate goals.
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