Chilean solar energy system application example

The project “Solar energy for the production of electricity and heat” from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, supports the Chilean government under the framework of the International Initiative for Climate Protection (IKI), in achieving their goals of reducing Green House Gases (GHG), opening profitable market segments for the use of solar energy. Temperature control of heat transfer fluids plays an important role in the efficiency of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems that are used to convert solar energy to thermal and electrical energy.

How can we accelerate the energy transition in Chile?

We propose options to accelerate the energy transition that take advantage of the existing infrastructure and exceptional conditions for renewable energy in Chile. The development of solar power in the north of Chile will allow the electrification of most of the national demand.

Why are solar panels important to Chile's green hydrogen industry?

Solar panels pictured in Chile's Atacama Desert are crucial to the country's green hydrogen industry. Chile has set an ambitious goal of converting 70% of its total energy consumption to renewables by 2030 and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Should solar power be developed in the north of Chile?

The development of solar power in the north of Chile will allow the electrification of most of the national demand. The possibility of ammonia and e-fuels projects in the south should be analysed to explore the potential economic and environmental synergy in transporting raw materials and products.

How does Chile benefit from solar energy?

The country benefits from consistently strong winds in mountainous region of Patagonia and some of the world’s highest levels of solar radiation in the Atacama Desert. This predictable supply of wind and solar energy has led the Chilean government to estimate that 13% of the world’s green hydrogen will be produced within its borders.

How much solar energy does Chile produce?

Solar energy represents 26% of the total electricity capacity of Chile, accounting for 9.0 GW (2023). In 2023, 20% of Chile’s electricity generation was solar-based . In the case of the UK, 3.1 GW was produced in 2023 by solar power representing a 4.9% contribution to the UK national grid.

What is the power system like in Chile?

In 1999, the power system in Chile was 50% hydropower and 50% fossil fuel-based. The share of fossil fuel-based power increased to approximately 60% until 2014. Today the power system of Chile is more than double the size it was in 2014, with a 63% share of renewables.

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Towards the Chilean solar thermal potential knowledge for solar power ...

Temperature control of heat transfer fluids plays an important role in the efficiency of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems that are used to convert solar energy to thermal and electrical energy.

How Chile is becoming a leader in renewable …

Chile has set an ambitious goal of converting 70% of its total energy consumption to renewables by 2030 and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050. The country''s energy transition strategy has evolved in recent years due …

Towards solar power supply for copper production in Chile: Assessment ...

A new life cycle assessment model for copper cathodes production in Chile and the integration of three solar technologies was developed. The GWP of the production of copper cathodes was calculated considering local representative conditions for climate, energy mix, and energy demand of the industry.

Photovoltaic solar energy: Conceptual framework

The purpose of this article is to understand the state of art of photovoltaic solar energy through a systematic literature research, in which the following themes are approached: ways of obtaining the energy, its advantages and disadvantages, applications, current market, costs and technologies according to what has been approached in the scientific researches …

Diagram of the Chilean power system divided in four zones …

The transition towards an electricity system that is dominated by asynchronous and non-dispatchable generators, such as wind and solar power, entails challenges related to balancing the load and ...

Energy Storage''s Next Evolution Is Unfolding in Chile

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Firewood heat electrification impacts in the Chilean power system

Application of a quantitative framework based on an optimization-based capacity expansion planning model enhanced to capture key flexibility aspects of the power system, which allows to assess the impacts of heat electrification on the Chilean power system under current decarbonization efforts.

Solar Energy for Electricity and Heat in Chile

In this work, the environmental benefit of integrating solar energy in the Chilean copper industry is explored in respect of global warming potential (GWP). A new life cycle …

Expanding renewable energy: lessons from Chile

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An analysis of renewable energy resources and options for the energy ...

Solar energy represents 26% of the total electricity capacity of Chile, accounting for 9.0 GW (2023). In 2023, 20% of Chile''s electricity generation was solar-based [121]. In the case of the UK, 3.1 GW was produced in 2023 by solar power representing a 4.9% [108] contribution to the UK national grid. The significantly higher share of solar ...

On the Assessment of the Chilean Solar Thermal Regulation …

In Chile, the solar thermal regulation DS331, which utilizes a global modeling approach, governs the deployment of solar thermal systems (STSs) across highly variable …

The impact of concentrated solar power in electric power systems…

This paper presents a study about the impacts of the integration of concentrated solar power (CSP) with thermal energy storage (TES) in electric power systems. The main tool …

Firewood heat electrification impacts in the Chilean power system

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The state of solar energy resource assessment in Chile

The Chilean government has determined that a renewable energy quota of up to 10% of the electrical energy generated must be met by 2024. This plan has already sparked interest in wind, geothermal, hydro and biomass power plants in order to introduce renewable energy systems to the country. Solar energy is being considered only for demonstration, small …

RENEWABLE ENERGY IN CHILE: GROWTH, REGULATION …

Government objectives. The Chilean government''s goal is to decarbonize the country''s energy matrix by 2025. This involves closing 28 coal plants and investing $30 billion to generate 15 gigawatts of renewable energy and build transmission and storage infrastructure, according to BNAmericas.. Coal plants still supply regulated customers, such as households.

State of the art and future prospects for solar PV

The Chilean electricity grid is integrated by four independent power systems: The Northern Interconnected System (SING), the Central Interconnected System (SIC), the Aysén System and the Magallanes System. The SIC and SING are the two main power systems which comprise 75.8% and 23.5% of the national installed capacity, respectively [66].

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Solar and oil-fed generator complementary power supply pumping system ...

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Towards solar power supply for copper production in Chile: Assessment ...

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the energy system, as well as an accelerated de-carbonization scenario, to explore how Chile''s power system may adapt to increasing volumes of solar and wind.T This report is written by BloombergNEF in partnership with ACCIONA. It combines BNEF''s proprietary New Energy Outlook modelling tools with ACCIONA''s detailed understanding of the

Fraunhofer Researchers in Sunny Chile

Prof. Hans-Martin Henning, Institute Director of Fraunhofer ISE, met with representatives of the Chilean Ministry of Energy, the Office for Economic Development and the Chilean Chamber of Commerce in order to strengthen the cooperation and identify strategies for …

Solar extinction map in Chile for applications in solar power …

The solar energy boom in Chile began in 2014, thanks to the government''s commitment to change the national energy matrix. In October 2015, the Chilean Ministry of Energy implemented a law to have an energy matrix with 20% renewable energy by 2025 [3, 4].To complete this goal, the Ministry delivered its "Energy 2050″ roadmap for the successful …

Sunset or sunrise? Understanding the barriers and options …

The use of solar technologies should proliferate in Chile as half of the country has a solar irradiance (GHI) above 5 kWh/(m 2 d). Moreover, the Atacama Desert exhibits further advantageous conditions with 7 kWh/(m 2 d), clear skies and a large energy-consuming mining industry. Since 2012 the solar sector takes off, totalizing over 1600 MW e of solar power and …

Expansion of renewable energy in Chile: Analysis of the …

The energy scenarios were built using the SWITCH-Chile model in compliance with the national power system design, energy expansion policies, and the targets for reducing GHG emissions. In other words, each scenario has a high relevancy to the objectives and challenges faced by the Chilean energy sector.

State of the art and future prospects for solar PV

The primary goal of this work is to provide an understanding of the state of the art and future prospects for solar PV technology in Chile. Chile is leading the incorporation of this type of energy in Latin America, with a solar PV market that has experienced a dramatic growth in the last years, mainly due to the high solar resource and the favorable conditions of the market …

Chile''s solar revolution: more sun and less coal

In particular, wind and solar power have made a massive entry into Chile''s electricity system since 2013, "completely transforming the country''s energy matrix," says Camilo Charme, general manager of Generadoras de Chile, adding that in 10 years alone, installed solar capacity has grown from eight megawatts (MW) to more than 9,000.

An analysis of renewable energy resources and options for the energy ...

We analyse data on the potential of wind and solar energy to determine the best areas for renewable projects. The progress of the energy transition occurring in Chile is …

Towards the Chilean solar thermal potential knowledge …

The present paper presents a very simple energy yield model fitted using the annual DNI and the latitude as main inputs, considering a solar tower CSP plant, with 100 MW …

The impact of concentrated solar power in electric power systems…

In terms of energy, 1702 GWh were produced from solar energy during 2016, which represents 3.2% of the total energy production in the Chilean power system [7]. Nevertheless, at the end of 2014, a total of 10 GW of solar projects had been announced, including a 110 MW CSP power plant with 17.5 h of TES, which is currently under construction [3] .

The impact of concentrated solar power in electric power systems…

In terms of energy, 1702 GWh were produced from solar energy during 2016, which represents 3.2% of the total energy production in the Chilean power system [7]. Nevertheless, at the end of 2014, a total of 10 GW of solar projects had been announced, including a 110 MW CSP power plant with 17.5 h of TES, which is currently under construction [3].

Expanding renewable energy: lessons from Chile

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