Why is a fundamental energy transition necessary in Chile?

A fundamental energy transition will be necessary in order to transform Chile’s power generation system, as the energy sector currently accounts for around 75 per cent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Chile is emerging as South America’s pioneer in the fields of renewable energy and climate protection.

Does Chile have a future for energy production?

Chile is increasingly exploiting this energy production potential: Whereas solar energy, small-scale hydropower, biomass energy and wind power accounted for only six per cent of the country’s energy mix in 2014, that figure has since increased to around 25 per cent.

Will Chile be able to produce more electricity by 2035?

Plans call for electricity from renewable sources to account for more than half of total electricity production in Chile by 2035. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), GIZ has been supporting Chile with the transformation of its energy sector since 2008.

How much electricity does Chile produce a year?

According to a study conducted by Chile’s Ministry of Energy in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Chile is capable of producing more than 5,000 terawatt-hours of electricity from renewable sources each year.

How much energy does Chile get from coal-fired power plants?

At the moment, the country still obtains around 40 per cent of its energy from coal-fired power plants, a figure similar to Germany’s. On behalf of BMU, GIZ is providing advice to the Chilean Government on finding alternative uses for decommissioned power plants and retaining the associated jobs.