Chile leading the world to a 100% zero carbon power system

Chile has set some of the most ambitious decarbonization targets in the world. This analysis presents a realistic decarbonization path for Chile which reaches the country´s carbon reduction targets, serves the load without black-outs, and provides lowest cost for the rate payers. The study will present the stages and important capacity mix-related decisions necessary for efficient decarbonization.

Contents

1. Executive summary
2. The carbon neutral power system of the future
3. Stage 1: Comprehensive planning
4. Stage 2: Building the foundation for decarbonization by 2030
5. Stage 3: Final steps to 100% renewable electricity
6. Long-term energy storage for 100% renewable power system
7. The full path to 100% renewables
8. Key takeaways
9. Appendix

Written by

Alejandro Mc Donough

Business Development Manager, Wärtsilä Region South

Silvia Zumarraga

General Manager, Market Development, Latin America & Caribbean, Wärtsilä Energy

Antti Alahäivälä

General Manager, Business Development, Wärtsilä

Jussi Heikkinen

Director, Growth & Development, Wärtsilä North America, Inc

Tyler Murphy

Manager, Marketing & Communications, Wärtsilä North America, Inc