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ARTICLE · 22 AUGUST 2016

Electricity Projects & Regulation 2016 – Chile

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The principal power sources in the jurisdiction are thermoelectric generation (56.8%), followed by conventional hydroelectric power (29.9%) and nonconventional renewable energies (NCRE) (13.3%).

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Originally Published By Latin Lawyer
Originally Published By Latin Lawyer

1. What are the principal power sources in your jurisdiction?

According to the National Energy Commission (CNE), Chile's installed generation capacity as of April 2016 was 20,080MW: 15,852MW (79 per cent) corresponded to the SIC (Central Interconnected System), 4,062MW (20.2 per cent) to the Norte Grande Interconnected System (SING) and 166MW (0.8 per cent) was distributed among the Easter Island, Aysén and Magallanes electricity systems. According to the CNE, the principal power sources in the jurisdiction are thermoelectric generation (56.8 per cent), followed by conventional hydroelectric power (29.9 per cent) and nonconventional renewable energies (NCRE) (13.3 per cent).

2. What are the current trends affecting the energy mix in your jurisdiction?

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