For the fourth consecutive year, Chile has placed first in Bloomberg's Climatescope ranking, demonstrating its regional leadership in the field of energy. 

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The referential investment amount is US$1.5 billion and will be key to strengthening the development of renewable energy in the country.

Topics: Foreign Investment in Chile- Chile- Energy- Investment in Chile

Chile’s Government has updated its National Energy Policy, which for the first time considers climate change, green hydrogen and electromobility.

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Since launching its national strategy, Chile has tripled its number of green hydrogen projects, currently boasting over 60 initiatives. The goal is for 25% of these projects to be producing green hydrogen before the end of the decade.

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The tender award documents for contracts beginning in 2026 reveal an average price of US$24 per MWh. Several companies with foreign capital took part in the tender process, such as Mainstream Renewable Power, Sonnedix and Canadian Solar, demonstrating the importance of foreign investment in Chile’s energy sector.

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Of the project proposals received by CORFO, six were presented by foreign companies from France, Denmark, Italy and Germany.

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As Enaex and Engie filed the environmental paperwork for one initiative, GNL Quintero, Enagás and Acciona Energía announced a US$30 million investment to build a plant at the GNL regasification terminal.   

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The company, backed by Norwegian and Irish capital, will add solar and wind projects with a 1 GW production capacity to its portfolio through a US$ 1.5 billion investment. 

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The event, which includes the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM 12) and the Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-6) forums, will run from May 31 through June 6.

Topics: Clean Energy- Energy- Electromobility- Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-6)- Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM 12)- Decarbonization

Thermoelectric power is on its way out and Chile is committed to an upsurge in renewable investment driven by the private sector to achieve its ambitious climate goals.

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Representatives from the two countries are developing a program of actions to exchange knowledge and promote strategies in this field.

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Ariel Crespo, co-founder of EcoFuels, explains how he was able to produce a liquid fuel similar to kerosene that can be used in stoves, industrial boilers and electricity generators.

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A study by the German Society for International Cooperation (IZ) and Chile’s Energy Ministry shows how the price of infrastructure for solar energy has dropped in Chile.

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A third of the regional investment plan will go to Chile over the next four years, the company’s general manager in Chile, Alfredo Solar, told PAUTA.

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The electricity company’s acquisition of London-based Solarcentury significantly expands its presence in the Chilean renewable energy market.

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Through openness to foreign investment, the initiative seeks to transform Chile into a global center for green hydrogen research, development, production and export.

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The initiative forms part of Andes Renovables, a wind and solar generation platform worth approximately US$1,800 million.

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The project is expected to start operation in 2022.

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The state power company has embarked on an active quest for projects in Chile, particularly wind and solar projects, in order to “gain scale”, says its general manager, María Teresa González.

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The company has obtained financing of over US$100 million for non-conventional renewable energy projects in the O’Higgins and Atacama Regions.

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