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European consortium places its bets on green ammonia in Chile

InvestChile - July,29,2024

An initiative planned in the municipality of San Gregorio in Magallanes aims to produce green ammonia (NH3V) for its subsequent export.

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Grenergy to build an energy storage megaproject in Chile

InvestChile - July,12,2024

The Spanish firm reported closing on the financing for the first two phases of the Oasis de Atacama project, totaling US$345 million. According to the company, this is «the world’s largest (energy) storage project.» 

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E-fuel from Chile hits the racetrack with Porsche

InvestChile - July,10,2024

Chile has consolidated its position as a leader in the production of synthetic fuels, marking a milestone in the automotive industry with the use of e-fuels in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

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European Union commits to Chile in renewable energy

InvestChile - July,4,2024

The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, stated that reinforcing lithium extraction and securing the components for the production of batteries are priority objectives in Europe’s cooperation with Chile on renewable energy.

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Green Hydrogen: Investment Opportunities in Chile

InvestChile - June,12,2024

Chile is emerging as a leader in green hydrogen production, offering an ideal environment for foreign investment in renewable energy.

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Government of Chile launches new green hydrogen plan

InvestChile - May,20,2024

The plan includes 81 measures that will be implemented between now and 2030 in two stages, and will be supported by a strategic committee.

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Chile holds first place globally for solar energy consumption

InvestChile - March,22,2024

A report by Our World in Data revealed that Chile has not only positioned itself among the countries with the highest levels of solar energy consumption, but is also leading the global ranking of solar energy use. 

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World's first green air traffic control station to open in Chile

InvestChile - March,21,2024

The station, located in northern Chile, will be used by the civil aviation authority, DGAC, and will be powered by 340 solar panels and adjacent batteries placed beneath the region’s abundant sunlight.

Topics: Infrastructure- Energy

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Discover Tesla's 2 upcoming electric car models for the Chilean market

InvestChile - February,8,2024

Tesla will introduce the Model 3 and Model Y in Chile, featuring the most widely-used connector in the country, allowing them to be charged anywhere.

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RWE submits its first project in Chile for environmental assessment

InvestChile - January,25,2024

The Los Durmientes project, a 244 MW photovoltaic solar farm with a storage option, which will be located in the municipality and Region of Antofagasta, submitted its DIA for processing. It will involve an investment of US$300 million.

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Tesla prepares to arrive in Chile

InvestChile - December,18,2023

This is the first financial move by the parent company, which has already led Tesla’s incursion into several markets. 

Topics: Energy- Mining

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Chile makes progress on energy storage with 20+ approved projects

InvestChile - December,12,2023

With 23 energy storage projects already approved, totaling an impressive 3,000 MW of capacity, Chile is at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in Latin America.

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Chile inaugurates largest floating solar plant in Southern Cone

InvestChile - November,17,2023

With a capacity of 1,090 kWp and comprised of 1,998 solar panels installed on 2,493 floats on a dam by Solarity, this initiative will supply approximately 40% of the electricity required by Verfrut's Quilamuta estate.

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Innergex has inaugurated the first energy storage plant in Chile

InvestChile - October,30,2023

This Canadian company has invested US$ 72 million in a 50 MW battery bank in Atacama and plans to reach 1,000 MW of installed capacity over the short term. 

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Gulf arrives in Chile aiming for national coverage

InvestChile - October,9,2023

Gulf provided details on its market entry in strategic alliance with Combustibles Cabal, the local company in charge of operations in Chile. The brand began operating its first two service stations in Rancagua and Viña del Mar.

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Walmart and ENGIE open first industrial green hydrogen plant

InvestChile - August,10,2023

The initiative, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the retail company’s logistics processes in Chile, is the first of its kind in Latin America. 

Topics: Retail- Energy

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Renewables: Chile is the most attractive place to invest in LatAm

InvestChile - July,28,2023

Natural resources, government involvement and the use of global partnerships are some of the reasons behind its improved evaluation on the EY index.

Topics: Ranking- Energy

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EDP Renewables to develop hybrid project in Chile

InvestChile - July,21,2023

With an installed capacity of more than 323 MW, the company plans to build one of the first hybrid projects in the country that will include three technologies: solar, wind and storage. 

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Companies from 5 countries are interested in Chilean green hydrogen

InvestChile - July,18,2023

Corfo's Green Hydrogen Committee has received nine declarations of interest for the installation of electrolyser factories in our country.

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Pacific Hydro invests US$260 million in its first solar park in Chile

InvestChile - June,19,2023

The project developed by the Chinese-owned company will be located in the middle of the Atacama Desert and is expected to supply electricity equivalent to that of 500,000 homes per year. 

Topics: Energy

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