Chile awards 2025 power supply tender solely to Enel unit
Chile’s Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE) has awarded the entirety of its 2025/01 electricity supply tender to Enel Generación Chile, the local generation arm of Italy-based Enel SpA, making it the sole winner of the auction.
Chile loses $562 million to rising solar and wind curtailment
Ember says Chile has curtailed 11,900 GWh of renewable generation since 2022 due to grid congestion, costing operators $562 million.
Chile can achieve emission-free electricity system by 2035 with technical and economic support
A study developed by the Chilean Association of Renewable Energies and Storage (ACERA AG) and the Institute of Complex Engineering Systems (ISCI) concludes that it is technically feasible to operate the National Electric System without fossil fuel generation, with investments in renewable energy storage, and flexible demand.
South America estimated to add 160 GW of PV by 2034
Mature markets Brazil and Chile will account for 78% of total installations, with small-scale projects (<5 MW) accounting for 48% of total builds in the region, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Chile reels from impact of massive power outage
On February 25, more than 90% of the population was left without electricity. President Gabriel Boric described the event as “outrageous,” while electrical trade associations have requested greater supervision and improvements in the infrastructure to avoid future incidents.
Chile deploys 2.14 GW of solar in 2024
Chile installed 2.14 GW of new solar in 2024, bringing its total installed PV capacity to 10.5 GW by year-end, according to the National Energy Commission (CNE).
Led by PV, renewables in Chile account for 50% of installed capacity
The latest report from the National Electric Coordinator allocates renewable energy sources 37.78% of electricity generation for the month of November.
Chile has 15 GW of energy storage under environmental permitting
The Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (Acera) says 3 GW of energy storage projects have gotten off the ground and another 15 GW are at the environmental permitting stage.
Chile publishes 2025-28 energy auction plan
Chile’s energy regulator has published its 2025-28 energy auction plan to secure about 22,500 GWh of new power contracts.
Chilean government proposes solar FIT cut for distributed generation
A coalition of three renewables associations in Chile have released a joint statement expressing “deep concern and opposition” to the Chilean government’s proposals to reduce income for distributed generation.
