Compañía Generadora Metropolitana (CGM) has officially inaugurated CEME1: the largest photovoltaic park in Chile. Located in the Atacama Desert, this solar plant has an impressive capacity of 480 MW and is equipped with nearly 900,000 solar panels.
CEME1 begins operations in the Atacama Desert
The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished local, regional and national authorities. This project, which began construction in 2022, symbolizes an important step forward in Chile’s energy transition to cleaner and more efficient sources.
“This is a project that from its conception sought not only to stand out for its magnitude, but also for its advanced technology and energy efficiency,” said Diego Hollweck, CGM’s General Manager. Hollweck highlighted the innovative use of land, optimizing the generation of energy per hectare through a strategic arrangement of solar panels solar panels to the east and west, maximizing daytime solar gain.
It is important to remember that last March, CEME1 started the process of energizing the process of energizing the facilities, the interconnection to the The process of energizing the facilities, the interconnection to the National Electric System and the execution of tests began last March.
CGM and strategic partners
The inauguration was attended by the Undersecretary of Energy, Luis Felipe Andrés Ramos Barrera and other authorities such as the Provincial Presidential Delegate, Rachel Cortés and the Seremi of Energy of Antofagasta, Dafne P. Also present were the president of the National Electricity Coordinator, Juan Carlos Olmedo, and the Executive Secretary of the National Energy Commission, Marco Mancilla, among others. The support of the shareholders and strategic partners, AME and EDF, was also highlighted.
CGM reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable future in Chile and for the region in general. This project strengthens the national energy infrastructure and also sets a precedent for future renewable energy developments.
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Source: Generadora Metropolitana
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