ENGIE commissions the first wind turbine at the Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile

ENGIE Chile starts up the first wind turbine at the Lomas de Taltal wind farm, adding 342 MW to the national grid and marking a major step forward in the development of renewable energies in Chile.

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ENGIE Chile has commissioned the first wind turbine at the Lomas de Taltal wind farm.
Once completed, this project will add 342 MW to the national power grid, making it ENGIE’s largest renewable energy plant in Chile.

Progress of the Lomas de Taltal Project

The Lomas de Taltal wind farm in the Antofagasta region has commissioned its first wind turbine.
The project is designed to supply 342 MW to the national electricity system.
Juan Villavicencio, General Manager of ENGIE Chile’s GBU Renewables, stressed the importance of this achievement for the construction team and for the company’s development plan.
The Lomas de Taltal wind farm is now over 80% complete, with 24 of the 57 turbines already installed.
This project represents a significant step forward in ENGIE’s efforts to increase renewable energy production capacity in Chile.

The role of ENGIE Energía Chile

ENGIE Energía Chile SA, a subsidiary of the ENGIE Group, is a major player in the generation, transmission, gas transport and port infrastructure markets in Chile.
As the world’s largest independent power producer, ENGIE is working to decarbonize the economy by offering low-carbon and renewable energy solutions.
Currently, ENGIE Energía Chile is one of the country’s leading electricity producers, with an installed capacity of 2.6 GW.
The company also plays an important role in the transmission sector, operating around 3,000 km of high-voltage lines.

Prospects and challenges

The completion of the Lomas de Taltal wind farm marks a step towards Chile’s renewable energy objectives.
However, challenges remain, particularly in terms of logistics and infrastructure management to integrate this new capacity into the existing grid.
Investments in projects like Lomas de Taltal are essential to meet the growing demand for clean, sustainable energy.
ENGIE is continuing its efforts in this transformation, innovating and investing in green technologies.
The completion of the installations and the commissioning of the remaining wind turbines will significantly increase the share of renewable energies in Chile’s energy mix.

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