Hydro capacity accounted for 16.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,357GW. This is expected to contribute 12.6% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,555GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.52% is in Chile. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Chile, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Blanco
The Blanco is a 360MW hydro power project located in Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo, Chile. It is being developed by Energia Austral. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2029. The project is owned by Glencore; Origin Energy. Buy the profile here.
2. Espejo de Tarapaca
Espejo de Tarapaca is a 300MW hydro power project in Tarapaca, Chile. Mirror Tarapaca is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2026. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Energia Valhalla; Green Climate Fund. Buy the profile here.
3. Las Lajas
The 267MW Las Lajas is located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. It is owned by AES Andes; Strabag. The hydro project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2025. Alto Maipo is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Alfalfal II
The Alfalfal II is a 264MW hydro power project. It is planned in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Alto Maipo. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2025. AES Andes; Strabag is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. San Carlos Hydroelectric Power Plant
The 154.40MW hydro project, San Carlos Hydroelectric Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2028. It is being developed by Innergex. The project is currently in announced stage. Innergex is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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