Colbún’s hybridization of the 232 MW Diego de Almagro Sur PV project with a 228 MW, 912 MWh storage system is a significant technological and commercial accomplishment in Chile’s National Electric System. The project will improve grid resilience, reduce curtailments, and accelerate Chile’s transition to a high-renewable, low-carbon energy matrix. This project focuses on curtailment
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Pacific Hydro, an Australian-based power producer, secured environmental approval for a 190.7 MWp solar project with a 200 MW BESS in Chile. The solar farm with storage in the Santiago Metropolitan Region will connect to the national grid through the Nogales-Polpaico transmission line. The project will include the installation of about 257,000 solar modules rated
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Chile is redirecting its focus from the earlier goal of 25 GW electrolysis capacity by 2030 to an aim of approximately 900,000 tonnes annually by 2035. This change expands the emphasis from solely production capacity to goals related to consumption and exports. The shift indicates a reduced global market adoption, increased capital and operational expenses
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AES Andes, a US energy company, cancelled its US$10bn in a green hydrogen and green ammonia production project in northern Chile. This aligns with the guidelines of its parent company in the United States and chooses to focus on the development and construction of its renewable energy and energy storage portfolio. The company has added
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Power Minerals in Argentina is poised to restart copper and gold exploration at the Santa Ines project. The firm has recognized a key target located around 600m deep, lying under mineralization. This indicates a wider adjustment occurring in the global mining industry, propelled by ongoing robustness in copper and gold prices along with revitalized investor
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Arauco Solar Park in Argentina marked its operational start with a key construction milestone. The project completed its first full row of solar panels and launched operational assembly works that will guide construction of Argentina’s largest wind and solar hybrid complex. The project involves the installation of the first complete row of photovoltaic PV modules.
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The advancement and enhancement of Argentina’s electrical infrastructure are essential for boosting wind and solar capacity, transforming renewable potential into a dependable national energy supply. Strong winds are prevalent in Patagonia, while solar energy capacity is growing in the central-western areas. The nation is putting money into new 132, 220, and 500 kV lines. The
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The increasing heatwaves in Argentina impact various power sectors, including power production, consumption, and the infrastructure. These heatwaves lead to widespread outages that leave consumers without electricity. Recently, Buenos Aires faced massive power outages, mostly affecting the northern districts. The excess heat increases the rate of thermal degradation that triggers failures. The blackouts reveal vulnerabilities
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Trina Solar utility-scale energy storage signed a new contract in Argentina and Chile totaling 1,203 MWh of battery energy storage systems. The agreement includes 722 MWh in Chile with T-power and 481 MWh in Argentina with YPF Luz. The company adds to the 1.2 GWh delivered in Latin America in 2025. This development marks a
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Genneia, the renewable energy company from Argentina, aims to surpass 2 GW of renewable capacity installed by 2026. It is accomplishing this by promoting initiatives for battery energy storage, power transmission, and large-scale electricity generation. Genneia leads Argentina’s market with 1,540 MW operational and a well-rounded pipeline featuring both solar PV and wind energy. The
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