4 FAQs about 5mwh pv distribution for bridges in chile

Will Chile develop a renewable power system without flexible capacity?

The development of flexible capacity in Chile is still at an early stage. But without new forms of flexibility, a renewables-led power system will develop inefficiently, over-reliant on backup from fossil fuels and with renewables capacity that is oversized.

How much wind & solar power is in Chile?

Curtailment first appeared in Chile in August 2015 and had been increasing substantially, hand-in-hand with wind and solar generation. In 2016, some 398GWh, or 8% of total wind and solar generation went unconsumed in Chile. In 2017, that rose to 1,179GWh (14%).

How many MW are there in Chile?

Within this group, the most common configuration is under PMGD, connected to and within distribution zones. According to official figures from Chile's Independent System Operator (ISO), as of July 2024, the installed capacity stands at 3,621 MW, reflecting a tenfold increase in just eight years since the regulations were introduced.

How many renewables do you own in Chile?

We currently own 291MW of renewables in Chile: 246MW in the El Romero solar PV plant in the region of Atacama, and 45MW in the Punta Palmeras wind farm in the region of Coquimbo. In addition, two new PV plants and two wind farms are under construction with a total capacity of around 400MW. After that, we have a highly visible pipeline of projects.

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