What sources are used in the study of energy issues in Chile?

The analysis is based on the study of secondary information sources, mainly official documents such as policies and reports from public entities and laws, as well as documentation, reports from public-private entities and NGOs linked to energy issues in Chile and the literature associated with the Chilean energy transition.

Why is a fundamental energy transition necessary in Chile?

A fundamental energy transition will be necessary in order to transform Chile’s power generation system, as the energy sector currently accounts for around 75 per cent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Chile is emerging as South America’s pioneer in the fields of renewable energy and climate protection.

How successful is the Chilean energy policy?

The success of the Chilean Energy Policy lies precisely in the fulminant incorporation of NCRE energies. In this way, Chile is presented as a model to follow in terms of climate change and substitution of fossil fuels with wind, small hydro and solar technologies.

Is there a post-political condition in the Chilean energy sector?

The above allows us to argue that both before the start of the transition process initiated in 2014 and in the subsequent period, it is possible to identify a post-political condition in the Chilean energy sector. This condition is based on the operationalization of various forms of depoliticization described.

Will Chile be able to produce more electricity by 2035?

Plans call for electricity from renewable sources to account for more than half of total electricity production in Chile by 2035. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), GIZ has been supporting Chile with the transformation of its energy sector since 2008.

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.