Green energy in Chile

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Chile has plenty of renewable energy potential. But so far that potential remains untapped. With 13 major rivers, plenty of sun in the north of the country and more than 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) of breezy Pacific coast, the South American nation of Chile has plenty of renewable energy potential. But so far that potential remains untapped. Now the demand for energy in the country is changing all that. Four wind farms have already been built and another dozen are in the planning stages.

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Length
07:12 minutes

Date of publication
2013

Country
Chile

Projects

State-Owned Properties for Projects to Generate Electricity from Renewable Sources

Expansion Strategy for Grid-Connected Renewables (with Grid Study)

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