Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of Campos del Sol PV power plant
Published by Jessica Casey,
Editor
Energy Global,
Enel Chile, through its renewable energy development subsidiary, Enel Green Power Chile, has received official authorisation from the National Electricity Coordinator to begin commercial operation of its Campos del Sol photovoltaic power plant. Having passed all operating and safety tests for the system satisfactorily and with a net installed capacity of 375 MW, becomes one of the largest of its kind in the country.
“The first thing is to congratulate the team that developed this important project, which overcame several challenges, especially in times of pandemic, to build this park, which today is the largest of its kind in the country. On the other hand, receiving this authorisation allows us to continue advancing in the diversification of our generation matrix, which is based solely on a mix of solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric renewable sources. We continue our commitment to push for a fair energy transition in Chile, providing clean energy for the various activities the country and its inhabitants need. We strive to be a contribution and relevant actor in the process of electrification of consumption at a national level,” said Fabrizio Barderi, General Manager of Enel Chile.
For the construction of Campos del Sol, almost 1 million solar panels were installed with state-of-the-art bifacial monocrystalline photovoltaic technology, which allows for greater efficiency in capturing solar radiation, generating an average of 12% more electricity than conventional panels. Due to its large size and installed capacity, it is expected to produce around 1200 GWh annually, injecting 100% clean energy into the National Electric System. The latter would allow it to power approximately 512 000 Chilean homes, avoiding the emission of around 947 000 t of car-bon dioxide into the atmosphere.
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