Chile installed 2.14 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, bringing its total installed photovoltaic capacity to 10.5 GW by the end of the year, according to the National Energy Commission (CNE). The country had installed 1.65 GW of solar in 2023.
By December 2024, Chile's total solar capacity accounted for 30.1% of its total power generation capacity. The CNE reported that non-conventional renewable energy (ERNC), excluding large hydroelectric plants, made up 47.5% of the nation's total installed capacity, which reached approximately 34,864 MW.
The report also highlighted that 4.14 GW of solar projects are currently under construction, with operations expected to begin in April 2027. Additionally, Chile has 42,750 MW of solar projects that have received environmental approval, with another 9,595 MW still under review.
Renewable energy plants connected to the National Electric System (SEN) generated 3,451 GWh in December 2024, representing 47.0% of the country’s total power generation, according to the CNE.
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