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Copec Voltex: how it works, the price per kWh, the app and where to find chargers in Chile
Copec Voltex charges CLP 290 to 415 per kWh for slow charging and CLP 340 to 495 for fast charging, according to the rates it reports to Chile's public charger registry (checked on 10 November 2026). It has 269 public sites in all 16 regions, 124 with fast charging. How the Copec app works, the CLP 7,990 plan and where the chargers are.
EV charging stations in Chile 2026: how many there are, where they are by region and who runs them
Chile ended 2025 with 1,230 public chargers and 1,736 public connectors, according to the SEC, and the public registry lists 683 sites as of 10 November 2026. Seventy percent of connectors are in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, and Copec, Enel and Enex own 83% of public sites. Map by region, operator ranking and data to cite.
Enel X Way in Chile: charging network, prices and app
Enel X Way charges CLP 439 per kWh at all its public chargers in Chile, slow and fast, according to the rate it reports to the SEC registry (10 November 2026). It has 221 sites and 688 charge points in 14 regions. How the app works, where the chargers are and how it fared in the regulator's inspections.
EV charger companies in Chile: who sells, installs and runs charging stations
Copec, Enel and Enex own 83% of Chile's public charging sites, according to the SEC, but the charger market has more players: network operators, firms that install and manage stations for buildings and fleets, software developers and manufacturers such as ABB and Wallbox. A list verified on each company's website; not exhaustive.
EV chargers in condominiums and apartment buildings in Chile: RIC No. 15, TE6, metering and condo law
Installing chargers in a Chilean condominium means meeting the SEC's RIC No. 15 technical standard, declaring them with the TE6, metering each one and approving the works in an owners' meeting under Law 21,442, with 50%-plus-one or 66% quorums depending on the work. A guide for building managers and boards, with the cost of charging at home.
EV charger management software and OCPP: how to bill, control and share charging power
OCPP is the open protocol a charger uses to talk to its management software, and in Chile technical standard RIC No. 15 requires version 1.6 or higher for all public charging. How a company or fleet bills per kWh, limits power, shares charging between units and what it must report to the SEC from 2027.
Chile's lithium exports rise 165% to US$5.17 billion through October; copper reaches US$54.66 billion
Chile's lithium exports totaled US$5,171 million between January and October 2026, up 165%, and copper reached US$54,655 million at an average price of US$6.14 per pound, according to Subrei. Mining shipments grew 22.1% and goods exports topped US$100 billion for the first time.
Chilean court annuls SEC fines on grid coordinator board members over the 25 February blackout
The Santiago Court of Appeals annulled the 300 UTM fines that the SEC imposed on five board members of the National Electricity Coordinator over the 25 February 2025 blackout. The ruling says the regulator did not identify specific conduct. Fines on Interchile, Transelec and Alfa Transmisora follow a separate path.
Chile's Energy Ministry launches a power generation agenda with six pillars, and large consumers ask that whoever causes costs pays
Chile's Energy Ministry began a review to change the rules of the power generation segment, with working groups on six pillars. Acenor called for a 'causer pays' principle and said energy in Chile is 49% more expensive than in Brazil and 52% more than in Peru. The system has 39,217 MW, 70% renewable.
Terquim to invest US$50 million in Mejillones to expand its terminal and handle green ammonia
Terquim, a subsidiary of Odfjell Terminals, plans a US$50 million expansion of its liquid bulk terminal in Mejillones, Chile, to handle more fuels and sulfuric acid, load trains and add green ammonia transfer. Construction would run from April 2027 to October 2031, with up to 163 workers.
Direct lithium extraction: what was discussed at South America's first DLE symposium and why water is key
More than 120 experts met in Santiago at South America's first direct lithium extraction (DLE) symposium. The technique recovers more than 90% of the lithium, versus about half in evaporation ponds, but it can use a lot of freshwater. Chile requires it in new operations.
Xbox Series X and Series S: power consumption, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
An Xbox Series X draws 154 W on average while gaming and a Series S 74 W, according to Microsoft's measurements: about CLP 39 and CLP 19 per hour with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Sleep mode adds about CLP 2,000 a month; energy-saving shutdown, less than CLP 70. Comparison with the PS5 and Switch 2.
Beverage cooler (visicooler): power consumption, monthly cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose for a store
A single-door beverage cooler uses between 0.8 and 3.4 kWh a day according to Ventus data sheets: between CLP 6,126 and CLP 26,375 a month with the kWh at CLP 255.27. Fan-cooled models use up to 81% more than static ones, and inverter models save up to CLP 20,000 a month. Table of 17 models with prices.
Electric pizza oven: power consumption, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
An electric pizza oven draws between 1,600 and 3,000 W: an hour at full power costs between CLP 408 and CLP 766 with the kWh at CLP 255.27. A 2,000 W oven costs at most CLP 85 per pizza in a six-pizza session. Prices in Chile, consumption versus a kitchen oven and how to spend less.
Largest iron ore producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and Chile's place
Australia mined 980 million tonnes of iron ore in 2025, 37.7% of the world total of 2.6 billion, according to the USGS. Brazil is second, India third and China fourth. Chile produced 19 million and ranks 14th. Ranking, reserves, prices and iron in green steel.
Largest antimony producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and its role in solar panels
China produced 40,000 tonnes of antimony in 2025, 36.4% of the world total of 110,000, according to the USGS. Russia is second, Tajikistan third and Bolivia fourth. The price went from US$10.24 to US$25 per pound in a year after Chinese restrictions. Ranking, reserves and its use in solar glass and batteries.
Degrees to work in renewable energy and mining in Chile: salaries, employment rates and where to study
Mining engineers in Chile earn CLP 3.4 million a month four years after graduating, and electrical engineers have an 89.4% first-year employment rate. Pay and employment for 23 degrees from Mi Futuro, workforce demand to 2034 and where to study.
Chile's 2027 efficiency standard: the Sustainable Mobility Center says sales would fall by 2,200 to 4,500 cars, not 80,000
Chile's Sustainable Mobility Center rebutted carmakers' association ANAC on the 22.8 km/l target that takes effect in 2027: it expects an average 2.3% price increase and a maximum fine of US$34 million for the whole industry. ANAC still wants the target frozen, while October sales rose 17.7%.
Chile has the third most expensive commercial electricity rate in Latin America, according to Osinergmin
Peruvian regulator Osinergmin's Latin American Electricity Tariffs report for the third quarter of 2026 ranks Chile third for commercial rates (US$0.2409/kWh) and third for 65 kWh households (US$0.2345/kWh), behind Colombia, Panama, Uruguay and El Salvador.
Chile's CNE sets stabilized prices for small generators: midday energy is worth CLP 0.2 and the market band adds CLP 38 per kWh
Chile's National Energy Commission approved the final report on stabilized prices for small distributed generators (PMGD): the average basic price fell to CLP 23.666/kWh, 74.5% below the market price, and the band mechanism adds CLP 38.376/kWh. Between 8 am and 4 pm, energy is worth less than CLP 1 per kWh almost everywhere.
Magellan Discoverer: the first hybrid-electric cruise ship built in South America arrives in Punta Arenas
The Magellan Discoverer, built by Asenav in Valdivia for Antarctica21, arrived in Punta Arenas with 2 x 1,800 kW hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, Corvus batteries and ABB Azipods. According to Chile's regional Energy Office, it is 20% more efficient than a conventional system. Its first Antarctic voyage is scheduled for December 15.
Codelco aims to be among the five largest lithium producers by 2035, and the world would need 300,000 more tonnes
At the Chilean Institute of Mining Engineers' Jueves Minero, Codelco subsidiary Salares de Chile projected that lithium demand will grow 12% a year and that some 300,000 additional tonnes will be needed: 12 to 15 new projects a year. Experts warned that direct extraction doubles recovery but brine reinjection carries risks.
Waffle maker: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which one to buy
A waffle maker draws between 600 and 1,400 W and costs from CLP 9,990 in Chile. With electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh, a 21-minute session at 1,000 W costs at most CLP 89. Prices of 18 models, hourly cost, mini, Belgian or commercial, and how to use less power.
Juicer: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to buy, centrifugal or cold press
A centrifugal juicer draws 500 to 800 W and a cold-press juicer 150 to 250 W, but a litre of juice costs almost the same in electricity: about CLP 6. Prices of 19 machines in Chile, from CLP 6,990, and which one to choose.
Ice cream maker: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to buy, Ninja CREAMi, soft serve or compressor
A freezer-bowl ice cream maker draws 12 W and a Ninja CREAMi 800 W, but each batch costs CLP 12 to 28. Prices in Chile from CLP 14,990, what a commercial soft-serve machine costs per day (CLP 6,126) and which one to choose.
Largest tin producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and its role in solar panels
China mined 71,000 tonnes of tin in 2025, 24.5% of the world total of 290,000, according to the USGS. Indonesia is second, Peru third, Brazil fourth and Bolivia sixth: Latin America supplies 26.2%. Ranking, reserves, trends since 2020 and the tin in solar solder.
The electric car with the longest range in the world 2026: ranking of the models that go furthest
The Lucid Air Grand Touring is the electric car with the longest range in the world according to the EPA: 824 km on one charge. It is followed by the Chevrolet Silverado EV, at 793 km, and the new BMW i3, at 753. Ranking of 15 models, the 1,338 km Guinness record and what charging them costs in Chile.
Six data centers totaling 1,420 MW left on a waiting list in Chile due to lack of transmission capacity
Chile's National Electricity Coordinator rejected at least six data center connection requests totaling 1,420 MW in Tiltil, Lampa, Colina and Buin because substations have no room. The transmission industry group says only 30% of grid works are on schedule.
Chile's Chamber of Deputies asks to expand Casa Solar, the program that co-finances home solar panels
Chile's Chamber of Deputies approved a resolution asking the President for more budget and coverage for Casa Solar, the Ministry of Energy program that co-finances 1 and 2 kWp systems. Its second call added up to 654 projects and 1,093 kWp in 12 regions.
Atlas Renewable Energy files a US$160 million Kimal line and battery plan for Alfa Solar in Chile
Atlas Renewable Energy submitted for environmental review a modification of its Alfa Solar plant in María Elena that adds a 2x220 kV line to the Kimal substation, a step-up substation and a BESS Sur battery system, with an investment of US$160 million.
Vicente mini hydro plant would generate 3 MW from the Las Mercedes irrigation canal in Curacaví, Chile
Nueva Carena filed for environmental review the Vicente mini hydro plant, a 3 MW, US$9 million project that will use water from the Las Mercedes irrigation canal in Curacaví and return it to the same canal. It would generate 20.7 GWh a year, the consumption of about 9,600 homes.
Chilean Cobalt consolidates 10,658 hectares at La Cobaltera and studies recovering cobalt from tailings
Chilean Cobalt signed a US$28.3 million option to add concessions in the San Juan district of Atacama, Chile, reaching 10,658 hectares. The company also takes part in a Corfo-backed consortium seeking to recover cobalt from historical mining waste through bioleaching.
Solar lights: how they work, how many hours they last, which to choose and prices in Chile
Solar lights cost from CLP 3,990 for a Christmas string and CLP 6,990 for a garden light in Chile. How many hours they last by city and season, why they fail in winter, what a "1000 W" floodlight really means and which one suits a garden, security or Christmas.
Power bank: how many charges it gives, which to choose, flight rules and prices in Chile
A 20,000 mAh power bank stores 74 Wh and charges a 5,000 mAh phone about 2.5 times, because roughly a third is lost in conversion. Prices in Chile from CLP 8,990, what a recharge costs and the new 2026 rules for taking one on a plane.
Nintendo Switch 2: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and how it compares with the PS5
The Nintendo Switch 2 draws 19 W while gaming on the TV, according to Nintendo: about CLP 5 an hour at CLP 255.27 per kWh and CLP 291 a month playing two hours a day. Sleep mode with wired LAN can cost more than playing. Comparison with the original Switch, the OLED and the PS5.
Electricity consumption per capita by country 2026: world ranking and where Chile stands
Each Chilean used 4,484 kWh of electricity in 2024, 18% above the world average of 3,790 kWh, according to Ember. Chile ranks 69th of 196 countries and territories and first in South America. Iceland leads with 48,424 kWh. Ranking, map, Latin America and trends since 2000.
Largest zinc producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and Latin America's place
China mined 4.1 million tonnes of zinc in 2025, 31.5% of the world total of 13 million, according to the USGS. Peru is second with 1.5 million, Mexico fifth and Bolivia seventh: Latin America supplies 21.4%. Ranking, reserves, trends since 2020 and zinc's role in solar power.
Chile's CNE expects 12,394 MWh of new batteries in 2027, and storage would top 20,000 MWh
Chile's National Energy Commission projects that 12,394 MWh of storage will connect to the power system in 2027, mostly BESS batteries. March alone accounts for 3,785 MWh. At September 30 there were 3,702 MW of storage under construction and 3,459 MW in testing.
Chile's SEC fines Frontel, Codiner, Saesa and CGE Transmisión over 586 million pesos in La Araucanía
The SEC's La Araucanía office fined four power companies for maintenance deficiencies and for failing to follow the rules for electro-dependent customers. The fines total 8,100 UTM, over 586 million pesos. The charges stemmed from July's frontal system, which left 215,806 customers without power.
Engie wins environmental approval to switch its Andina and Hornitos coal plants in Mejillones to gas
Engie Energía Chile won environmental approval to convert its Andina (CTA) and Hornitos (CTH) coal units to natural gas, with a new 60 MW turbine and a US$59 million investment. Chile's CNE requires them to keep operating until May 10, 2027 or until synchronous condensers come online.
Chile's Los Lagos: four wind farms add up to 1,202 MW and US$2.55 billion under environmental review
Four wind farms account for US$2.55 billion of the US$3.18 billion under environmental review in Chile's Los Lagos Region: Alto Los Muermos (430 MW), Trumao (320 MW), Mirador del Sur (320 MW) and Vientos del Lago (132 MW). A fifth project listed as wind is a housing development.
Tiernan Gold evaluates up to 120 liters per second of desalinated water for its Volcán gold project in Chile
Tiernan Gold signed a non-binding memorandum to evaluate a supply of up to 120 L/s of desalinated water for its Volcán gold project in Chile's Maricunga belt. The project currently relies on groundwater wells; the earlier study estimated average use of 105 L/s.
Electric treadmill: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to choose
An electric treadmill draws between 240 and 600 W depending on speed: an hour of walking costs about CLP 61 and an hour running at 12 km/h about CLP 123, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Monthly cost by routine, what motor HP means and prices in Chile from CLP 117,990.
Thermomix: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and its price in Chile (TM7 and TM6)
The Thermomix has 1,500 W of total power: a 500 W motor and 1,000 W of heating. A 25-minute soup costs at most CLP 106 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. The TM7 costs CLP 1,940,000 in Chile and the TM6 CLP 1,597,000. Monthly cost by use.
Wine cooler: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to choose (thermoelectric or compressor)
An electric wine cooler uses between 75 and 144 kWh a year according to manufacturers' labels: CLP 19,145 to CLP 36,759 a year with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Thermoelectric vs compressor, monthly cost and prices in Chile from CLP 109,990.
Largest aluminum producers in the world 2026: country ranking, bauxite and the electricity it uses
China produced 45 million tonnes of primary aluminum in 2025, 60.8% of the world total of 74 million, according to the USGS. India and Russia follow far behind. Ranking, trends since 2020, bauxite, alumina and how much electricity each tonne needs.
The largest flow battery in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest flow batteries
The world's largest flow battery is in Jimusar, Xinjiang (China): 200 MW and 1,000 MWh, in full operation since 31 December 2025 with Rongke Power technology. Ranking of the largest in operation, map and projects under construction.
Chile's power prices below US$5 now cover 75% of early-morning hours, and batteries over 80% of the evening peak
In October 2026, 74.7% of early-morning hours north of the Charrúa node had marginal costs below US$5/MWh, up from 2.8% a year earlier, according to Aclai. Batteries already supply over 80% of the energy in the evening peak, according to Acera and SPEC.
Chile's grid operator offers talks to Renca over the Lo Campino substation, a US$52 million project
Chile's National Electric Coordinator replied to the municipality of Renca, which rejects the design of the Lo Campino substation over its impact on the Cerros de Renca Metropolitan Park. The Grupo Saesa project, with a reference investment of US$52.6 million, aims to relieve the Cerro Navia substation.
El Pelícano Solar places US$129 million in notes for an 82 MW battery, Chile's first BESS financed in the capital markets
El Pelícano Solar Company, an Actis subsidiary, placed US$129.58 million in senior secured notes at 7.578%, maturing in 2044, to build an 82 MW, four-hour BESS next to its solar plant in La Higuera, which supplies the Santiago Metro.
Chile's Coquimbo approves two solar projects in Limarí for US$91.6 million: Soles del Norte grows to 220 MW
Coquimbo's Environmental Assessment Commission approved the expansion of FRV's Soles del Norte solar park, which grows from 120 MW to 219.99 MWp in Ovalle (US$78.4 million), and the Solar Monte Patria III plant, 6.39 MW with batteries (US$13.2 million).
Codelco Andina spills 1 to 5 m³ of tailings into the Blanco River and rules out changes in water quality
A blockage at km 4 of Codelco Andina's tailings flume, caused by an object carried by snow, sent 1 to 5 m³ of tailings into the Blanco River in Chile. Codelco stopped its concentrator and says monitoring of the Blanco and Aconcagua rivers shows no changes.
Sewing machine: how much power it uses, what it costs in Chile and which to buy (home, overlock or industrial)
A home sewing machine draws between 50 and 90 W: sewing for an hour costs CLP 13 to 23 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Monthly cost by use, how much overlock and industrial machines consume, and prices in Chile from CLP 124,990.
PlayStation 5 power consumption: how much it costs in Chile gaming and in rest mode
A PS5 draws about 217 W while gaming, according to Sony: CLP 55 per hour with electricity at CLP 255.27 and about CLP 3,321 a month gaming two hours a day. The PS5 Pro uses the same. What rest mode adds and how it compares with the Switch 2.
Wifi router: how much power it uses, what it costs per month in Chile and whether to switch it off at night
A home wifi router draws 5 to 10 W: CLP 919 to 1,838 a month if left on all day, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Switching it off at night saves about CLP 600 a month. What fibre ONTs, 5G routers and Starlink, which reaches 100 W, cost to run.
Largest vanadium producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and role in flow batteries
China produced 82,000 tonnes of vanadium in 2025, about three quarters of the world total of 110,000, according to the USGS. Russia is second and Brazil overtook South Africa for third place. Ranking, reserves, prices and its use in flow batteries.
Largest platinum producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and role in hydrogen
South Africa produced 120,000 kilograms of platinum in 2025, 71% of the world total of 170,000, according to the USGS. Russia and Zimbabwe complete the top three and Russia leads in palladium. Ranking, reserves, prices and platinum's use in electrolysers and fuel cells.
Albemarle triples its EBITDA on US$20 lithium and Chile's lithium payments to Corfo top US$1.1 billion
Albemarle earned US$296.8 million in the third quarter of 2026 and its adjusted EBITDA rose 186%, with a realized price of US$20.02 per kilo of lithium carbonate equivalent. In Chile, payments from Novandino and Albemarle to Corfo exceeded US$1.1 billion between January and September.
Chile picks 20 strategic energy projects to speed up permits, with US$47.65 billion under environmental review
Chile's Ministry of Energy is preparing a portfolio of 20 strategic energy projects, mainly transmission lines and storage, to cut their permitting times before 2030. Energy projects approved in 2025 took more than 450 days on average.
Innergex refiles the 154 MW San Carlos hydropower plant on Chile's Biobío River for US$420 million
Inversiones San Carlos, a subsidiary of Canada's Innergex, submitted a new environmental impact study for a 154.4 MW run-of-river plant on the Biobío River, between Los Ángeles and Mulchén. It is the third attempt: in 2022 the company withdrew once and the SEA ended the second review early.
Chile's Kimal-Lo Aguirre HVDC line passes 22% construction progress and plans up to 7,000 workers
The 1,346 km direct current line between Antofagasta and Santiago passed 22% construction progress at the end of October, with about 1,500 workers. The company plans to reach 7,000 if it obtains pending sectoral permits. It is due to operate in 2029.
Brine reinjection in salt flats: AMTC scientists warn it does not guarantee restoring the salar
A document from the University of Chile's Advanced Mining Technology Center sets out five questions that must be answered before returning processed brines from direct lithium extraction to salt flats: what, how, where, when and for how long.
Electric bed warmer: how much power it uses, what it costs in Chile and which to buy (single, double or king)
A double electric bed warmer draws 120 W: about CLP 31 an hour and under CLP 1,000 a month if used for one hour a day to warm the bed, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Prices in Chile from CLP 28,990, power by model and how to choose.
Electric pickup trucks in Chile 2026: models, prices, range and charging costs
Two fully electric pickups are sold in Chile: the Riddara RD6, from CLP 30,090,000 plus VAT with up to 503 km of range, and the Maxus T90 EV, from CLP 53,990,000 plus VAT with a 102.2 kWh battery. Prices, versions, charging and cost per kilometre versus diesel.
Portable solar panel: prices in Chile, how much it generates and which to choose for camping or power cuts
A 100 W portable solar panel costs between CLP 159,990 and CLP 265,000 in Chile and generates about 0.5 kWh a day in Santiago, according to PVGIS: 0.59 kWh in January and 0.35 kWh in June. Prices from 40 to 400 W, output in 8 cities and how to choose one.
Largest uranium producers in the world 2026: country ranking, resources and Latin America's place
Kazakhstan produced 23,270 tonnes of uranium in 2024, 38.6% of the world total of 60,213, according to the World Nuclear Association. Canada and Namibia complete the podium. Ranking of production, mines, companies, resources and the place of Brazil and Argentina.
Largest manganese producers in the world 2026: country ranking, reserves and their role in batteries
South Africa produced 7.6 million tonnes of manganese in 2025, 38% of the world total of 20 million, according to the USGS. Gabon and Ghana complete the podium and Brazil is fifth. Ranking of production, reserves, prices and its use in steel and batteries.
Chile transmission tender awards 17 projects worth US$475 million: Celeo and Engie win three groups each
Chile's National Electricity Coordinator awarded all 10 groups of new transmission works that received bids: 17 projects from the 2023 and 2024 expansion plans worth a reference US$475 million. Celeo and Engie won three groups each, and Cox Chile won its first.
Latin America passes one million electric cars and Chile leads in buses with 5,059 and in chargers per vehicle
The fleet of battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 1,016,034 units in June 2026, according to Olacde's monitor. Brazil has more than 580,000; Chile leads in electric buses (5,059) and in chargers per vehicle (12.78 per 100).
Chile's competition regulator clears AZA's purchase of Huachipato steel assets to make green steel from scrap
Chile's National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) cleared without conditions Aceros AZA's takeover of the steel shop, two rolling mills and 91 hectares of CAP Group's Huachipato. The plan is to make steel from recycled scrap and later build an electric arc furnace costing about US$250 million.
Transelec places UF 6 million in 25-year bonds with demand at 2.3 times the amount
Transelec, Chile's largest power transmission company, placed UF 6 million (about US$250 million) in 25-year Series AD bonds at an average rate of UF + 3.5%. Demand reached UF 14 million. The funds will finance investment in transmission and batteries.
CGE summer plan inspects 87,600 poles and 7,000 km of grid and flags 27,000 risky trees
CGE, which serves more than 3.4 million customers between Arica and La Araucanía, has carried out almost 100,000 maintenance tasks ahead of the 2026-2027 summer: 87,600 poles inspected, 7,000 km of medium-voltage lines, 600 km of tree trimming and 277 backup units.
Largest silicon producers in the world 2026: ranking by country and the metal behind solar panels
China produced 7.5 million tonnes of contained silicon in 2025, 78% of the world total of 9.6 million, according to the USGS. Russia, Brazil and Norway trail far behind. Ranking of ferrosilicon and silicon metal, prices and why this material shapes the solar panel market.
Largest molybdenum producers in the world 2026: ranking by country, reserves and Chile's place
China produced 97,000 tonnes of molybdenum in 2025, 37% of the world total of 260,000, according to the USGS. Chile is second with 42,000, ahead of the United States and Peru. Ranking of production and reserves, prices and why Chilean molybdenum comes from copper.
Solar water heater: prices in Chile, how much it saves and what size to choose (100, 150, 200 or 300 litres)
A 200-litre solar water heater costs between CLP 370,000 and CLP 420,000 in Chile as an unpressurised model and about CLP 740,000 to 790,000 as a pressurised one. It can cover 50% to 70% of hot water needs and save CLP 21,000 to 30,000 a month versus an electric heater for a family of four.
Washer dryer: how much electricity it uses, cost per cycle in Chile and whether it beats two machines
A washer dryer uses about 2.7 kWh for a full wash-and-dry cycle, about CLP 680 at CLP 255.27 per kWh, and only 0.7 kWh (CLP 176) if it just washes. Prices in Chile from CLP 243,000, monthly consumption and a comparison with a separate washer and dryer.
Electric motorcycle in Chile: 2026 prices, range, charging cost and the licence you need
An electric motorcycle costs from CLP 1.1 million in Chile for urban models doing 45-50 km/h up to CLP 6.8 million for 110 km/h bikes. A full charge costs CLP 340 to 1,200, and 100 km about CLP 500 to 650. It needs a class C licence, plates and compulsory insurance, with a 75% discount on the circulation permit in 2026.
Chile carmakers warn 800 models would exit if the 2027 fuel efficiency standard rises to 22.8 km per litre
Chile's National Automotive Association (ANAC) estimates that raising the vehicle energy efficiency standard from 18.8 to 22.8 km per litre of gasoline equivalent in January 2027 would push more than 800 entry-level models off the market, cut sales by up to 80,000 units and wipe US$1.76 billion off business activity. It wants the current target kept for two more years.
Colbún eyes acquisitions in Peru, a third country and water services for data centers
On its third-quarter earnings call, Chilean generator Colbún said it is exploring acquisitions in Peru, wants to add a third country by 2030 and is weighing businesses such as water treatment or conveyance for data centers. It is finishing two battery systems worth US$460 million, and its 2027 capex would drop to about US$140 million.
Chile court upholds 1,000 UTM fine on CGE for replacing 1,800 electricity meters without verification
The Santiago Court of Appeals rejected CGE's challenge and upheld the 1,000 UTM fine, about CLP 72.4 million, imposed by Chile's power regulator SEC for replacing some 1,800 meters in the Biobío Region without the technical verification required by the rules, swapping more than 5,000 that were within range and changing the registered holder of 4,553 devices.
Energy storage in Chile reaches 11.3 GW across operating, testing and under-construction batteries
Chile has 11.3 GW of energy storage across systems in operation (3.4 GW), in testing (3.1 GW) and under construction (5.1 GW), according to renewables association ACERA. 84% is in the north, about 20 GW have environmental approval and batteries already cover around 80% of the growth in peak-hour energy.
Droughts could hit up to 10.7% of Chile's copper output by 2030, study finds
A study disseminated by the University of Chile's AMTC estimates that droughts could affect up to 10.72% of the country's copper production by 2030, more than 705,000 tonnes a year, and extreme rainfall up to 5.08%. Mining already uses 8.11 m³/s of seawater and recirculates 72.5% of its water.
Humidifier: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 23 W ultrasonic humidifier costs about CLP 1,400 a month running 8 hours every night, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. A 260 W warm mist model costs more than CLP 15,900. Power use by type (ultrasonic, evaporative and steam), cost per hour and which one makes sense.
Range hood: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 110 W range hood costs about CLP 840 a month used one hour a day, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh; a 280 W one, about CLP 2,140. Power use of real models, ducted versus ductless hoods, the heat lost through the duct and which one to choose.
3D printer: how much electricity it uses, cost per print in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D printer averages 80 W printing PLA: about CLP 20 per hour with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. A 5-hour print on a P1S costs about CLP 134 in electricity. Measured power use of 7 models, filament versus resin, standby consumption and how to cut it.
Largest silver producers in the world 2026: ranking by country, reserves and Chile's place
Mexico mined 6,300 tonnes of silver in 2025, 24% of the world total of 26,000, according to the USGS. Peru is second with 3,600 and China third with 3,400; Chile ranks fifth with 1,400. Production and reserves by country, and how much silver solar power uses.
Largest battery gigafactory in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest cell factories
CATL's Ningde hub in China ended 2025 with 330 GWh of annual cell capacity, and its Yibin base reached 175.8 GWh. Ranking of the world's largest battery gigafactories, including Hungary, Poland and the United States, and why China holds more than 80% of capacity.
Chile's power generation in September: 83.6% renewable, thermal halves and hydro leads again
In September 2026, 83.6% of Chile's electricity came from renewable sources, according to the national grid operator. Hydropower rose 54% and led with 39.3%, thermal generation fell 50.5% and marginal costs dropped by up to 66.7%. Snowpack 58% above normal points to a good summer for hydro plants.
Chile's regulator SEC files charges against Luz del Norte solar plant over frequency control and communications failures
Chile's Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels filed two charges against Luz del Norte, the 141 MW solar plant near Copiapó, after a complaint by the grid operator: it ran with a 16% droop instead of 4% and its communications failed 97 times in two days. The company has 15 business days to respond.
Enel Generación takes its 2027 spot market guarantees to Chile's Panel of Experts, a rise of over 58 billion pesos
Enel Generación Chile filed discrepancy 35-2026 against the grid operator's calculation of the guarantees required to trade on the spot market in 2027. The new capacity component required by Supreme Decree 32 would raise its guarantees by more than CLP 58 billion. What is and is not at stake.
Five companies owe 167 million pesos in Chile's public service charge and the grid operator reports them to SEC
Chile's grid operator told the SEC that five companies owed CLP 167.4 million in the public service charge as of October 27, 2026. The charge funds the grid operator, the Panel of Experts and the Tariff Stabilization Fund. The amount is 70% lower than in August. Who they are and what it means.
Desalination in Chilean mining: the 10 environmental challenges under the new law 21,813
Consultancy ECOS identified ten environmental and regulatory challenges for desalination plants in Chile, where mining uses about 80% of capacity. Law 21,813, published on May 12, 2026 and in force from November 2027, brings them into environmental review and opens the door to a brine standard.
Blender: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 1,100 W blender costs about CLP 4.7 per minute of use and around CLP 140 a month if used one minute a day, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Power and prices of 10 models sold in Chile (Oster, Ninja, Moulinex, Mademsa), cost per smoothie and which power to choose.
Stand mixer or hand mixer: how much electricity it uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 250 W hand mixer costs about CLP 11 per 10 minutes of use and a 1,000 W stand mixer about CLP 43, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Power and prices of 12 models sold in Chile (Oster, Thomas, KitchenAid, Maigas, Bosch), cost per recipe and which to choose.
Pool pump and filter: how much electricity they use, monthly cost in Chilean pesos and what size to choose
A 0.75 HP pool pump draws about 790 W and costs around CLP 36,300 a month if it filters 6 hours a day, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh: it can use more than an entire home. What each size costs, how many hours to filter and how to cut consumption by up to 75%.
Largest nickel producers in the world 2026: ranking by country, reserves and where Chile stands
Indonesia produced 2.6 million tonnes of nickel in 2025, 67% of the world total of 3.9 million, according to the USGS. The Philippines is second with 270,000 and Russia third with 200,000. Production and reserves ranking by country, Australia's collapse and why Chile is not on the list.
Largest graphite producers in the world 2026: ranking by country, reserves and where Chile stands
China produced 1.4 million tonnes of natural graphite in 2025, about 78% of the world total of 1.8 million, according to the USGS. Madagascar is second with 80,000 and Tanzania third with 75,000. Production and reserves ranking by country, battery graphite and why Chile is not on the list.
Grenergy files Pampa del Desierto for environmental review: 518 MWp of solar and 3,010 MWh of batteries in María Elena
Spain's Grenergy has submitted the Pampa del Desierto photovoltaic park in María Elena, Chile, to environmental review: 518.7 MWp of solar, a 430 MW / 3,010 MWh battery system with seven hours of storage and an estimated investment of US$520 million. It will connect to the Kimal substation.
Chile's new refrigerator energy efficiency label E2.0 is mandatory since October 31: what changes
Since October 31, 2026, every refrigerator and freezer sold in Chile, in physical stores and online, must display the new E2.0 label, which keeps the A to G scale but uses a stricter methodology and shows consumption in kWh per month.
Antofagasta approves US$688 million in solar power: Grenergy's Elena 2 and the SQM plant for Coya Sur
The Antofagasta Environmental Assessment Commission unanimously approved two solar parks with batteries in María Elena: Grenergy's Elena 2 (US$577 million) and a 76.5 MWp plant with 320 MWh of batteries that will power SQM's Coya Sur operation (US$111 million).
Atacama has US$7,325 million in 26 projects under environmental review, and energy leads the list
Chile's Atacama Region has 26 projects under environmental review worth more than US$7,325 million, 9% of the national total, according to the SEA. Three of the four largest are energy projects: a US$900 million pumped storage plant, the Las Cunas solar park and the Delva BESS.
Latin America power generation grows 3.7% and renewables reach 61.7%; Chile at 65.3%
Latin America and the Caribbean generated 169 TWh of electricity in July 2026, 3.7% more than a year earlier, and 61.7% came from renewable sources, according to Olacde. Paraguay leads with 100% and Chile closes the list of nine countries above the regional average, at 65.3%.
Pressure washer: how much electricity and water it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 1,400 W Kärcher K2 pressure washer costs about CLP 357 in electricity and CLP 498 in water per hour of use in Santiago: washing a car in 20 minutes costs around CLP 285. What each model costs, whether it saves water compared with a hose and which to choose: corded, cordless, more or fewer bar.
Electric lawn mower: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and whether it beats a petrol mower
A 1,200 W electric lawn mower costs about CLP 153 per half-hour mow, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh. A petrol mower can spend up to CLP 947 on the same mow and emit 1.4 kg of CO2. What each type costs, which one suits your lawn and what to check before buying.
Sandwich maker: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 750 W Oster sandwich maker costs at most about CLP 29 per nine-minute use, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh: under CLP 900 a month used daily. What it costs compared with a panini press, toaster, air fryer and oven, and which one to choose.
The largest pumped storage power station in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest plants
The largest pumped storage power station in the world is Fengning, in China, with 3,600 MW and about 40 GWh of storage. It overtook Bath County (United States, 3,003 MW). Ranking of the top 10, how fast pumped storage is growing worldwide and what is happening in Chile after Paposo was cancelled.
Largest cobalt producers in the world 2026: ranking of countries, reserves and where Chile stands
Congo produced 230,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2025, 74% of the world total of 310,000, according to the USGS. Indonesia is second with 44,000. Ranking of production and reserves by country, Congo's export quotas and the cobalt Chile could produce.
Enap profits reach US$1.112 billion through September, up 119% from 2025
Chile's state oil company Enap earned US$1.112 billion between January and September 2026, 119% more than a year earlier, on strong refining margins and higher sales of its own output. The third quarter alone contributed US$533 million.
Chile's energy minister Rincón to open a roundtable with generators on November 9 and travel to Bolivia
Energy minister Ximena Rincón announced a roundtable with power generators starting November 9 and a trip to Bolivia on November 11 to advance an electricity interconnection. She also set a goal of cutting outages from 15.2 to 4 hours a year by 2035.
EnAccess files a 400 MWh battery and a 220 kV line in Pudahuel and Lampa for environmental review, US$190 million
EnAccess submitted the Lo Aguirre-Peralillo project for environmental review in Chile: a 100 MW / 400 MWh lithium battery, a new substation and an 11.36 km, 220 kV line in Pudahuel and Lampa, with an investment of US$190 million and 14 months of construction.
University of Antofagasta launches a 418 million peso observatory to monitor desalination plants and their brine
The University of Antofagasta will spend 24 months monitoring seawater intakes and brine discharges from desalination plants in the region, which hosts more than 70% of Chile's desalination, with 418 million pesos from the Regional Government. The data will be public.
Colbún scraps the US$1.4 billion Paposo pumped storage plant as batteries take over
Colbún has ended development of the Paposo pumped storage plant in Taltal, Chile, a project of up to 800 MW and US$1.4 billion that had been suspended since 2024. The company cites the growth of batteries and weak electricity demand growth.
Christmas lights: how much electricity they use, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 100-light LED string uses about 7 W and costs around CLP 276 for all of December when lit five hours a night, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh. An equivalent incandescent string costs almost seven times more. What it costs to light the tree and the house, and what Chile's SEC requires.
Hair straightener: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A hair straightener draws between 40 and 60 W and costs about CLP 4 per 20-minute use, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh: less than CLP 150 a month with daily use. How it compares with a hair dryer and a hot air brush, what wattage and temperature to choose and what to check when buying.
Gaming PC and laptop: how much electricity they use, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A mid-range gaming PC draws about 300 W while gaming and costs around CLP 6,900 a month at three hours a day, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh. A PS5 costs about CLP 5,000 and an office laptop less than CLP 700. How much each device uses and how to spend less.
Largest rare earth producers in the world 2026: ranking of countries, reserves and where Chile stands
China mined 270,000 tonnes of rare earths in 2025, 69% of the world total of 390,000, according to the USGS. The United States, Australia and Myanmar follow. Production and reserves by country, and Chile's Penco project.
The largest tidal power station in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest tidal power plants
The Sihwa plant in South Korea is the largest tidal power station in the world, with 254 MW and about 552 GWh a year. La Rance in France follows with 240 MW. Ranking with figures, upcoming projects and Chile's potential in the Chacao Channel.
Huatacondo solar park and its battery have been offline for two months after a reported cyberattack
The Huatacondo solar park, of about 100 MW, and its 98 MW / 312 MWh battery system in Tarapacá, Chile, have been off the grid since August 27, when the operator reported a cyberattack. What is known, what is not and what the draft cybersecurity standard says.
Chile's energy commission reverses course and removes inter-utility balances from the electricity tariff debt
In October, Chile's CNE corrected its September criterion: tariff-equity imbalances between distribution companies will not enter the Tariff Normalization Balance, a debt of about 816 billion pesos to be paid with a 5-peso-per-kWh charge from 2028. What it means for power bills.
Qualitas Energy closes US$286 million for eight renewable assets and 840 MWh of batteries in Chile
Spanish fund manager Qualitas Energy closed a US$286 million green financing with BNP Paribas and Santander for its entire Chilean portfolio: 259 MW of run-of-river hydro, solar and wind and 840 MWh of batteries, with commercial operation expected in 2028.
EV fast charging is coming to Tocopilla, Taltal, Chañaral, Curicó and San Felipe-Los Andes
Chile's Energy Sustainability Agency awarded Copec and Enex five urban zones in the +Carga Rápida GEF 7 2026 call. Public fast chargers of at least 50 kW will be installed in Tocopilla, Taltal, Chañaral, Curicó and San Felipe-Los Andes, with free energy for taxis and shared taxis.
Solar plant inside Escondida: Sungrow files Helia, a 75 MW project with batteries worth US$110 million
Parque Artemis I, a Sungrow company, submitted the Helia solar park to Chile's environmental assessment system: 75 MW of solar and a 75 MW battery inside Minera Escondida's industrial area, at 3,200 meters, with a US$110 million investment. The 20 MW Cenit project for Spence was filed the same day.
Electric shower: how much electricity it uses, cost per shower in Chilean pesos and whether it beats a gas water heater
A 5,500 to 7,500 W electric shower costs between CLP 187 and 255 per 8-minute shower, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh, but it only delivers 3 to 4 litres of warm water a minute. How much it uses, the monthly bill, what Chile's SEC requires and whether it beats a gas water heater.
Toaster: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 700 to 1,600 W toaster costs between CLP 9 and 20 per batch of bread, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh, and less than CLP 1,000 a month in a home that toasts daily. Prices in Chile, how much each model uses and whether it beats the oven or the air fryer.
Rice cooker: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and whether it beats the stove
A 440 to 700 W electric rice cooker costs between CLP 39 and 75 per batch of rice, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh, and between CLP 600 and 2,300 a month. Prices in Chile, how much the keep-warm mode uses and whether it beats a gas or induction stove.
Diesel prices in Latin America 2026: country ranking and where Chile stands
Peru has the most expensive diesel in Latin America, US$1.92 per litre, and Ecuador the cheapest, US$0.82. Chile climbed to fifth place at US$1.55 (CLP 1,527.17), its highest price since 2016, according to GlobalPetrolPrices as of 26 October 2026.
The largest desalination plant in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest desalination plants
The Shoaiba complex in Saudi Arabia is the largest desalination plant in the world, at 2.99 million m³ a day according to Guinness. Taweelah (UAE) is the largest reverse osmosis plant. Ranking with figures and Chile's place, led by Escondida's EWS.
Colbún nearly triples its third-quarter profit to US$72.5 million as rain lifts its hydropower
Chilean generator Colbún earned US$72.5 million in July-September 2026, up from US$25.3 million a year earlier, as winter rains raised its hydro output by 63%. Nine-month profit is US$133.3 million, down 14.5%, after the early exit from coal contracts.
Batteries in Chile: grid operator scheduling may be limiting their revenue, and DS 32 gives until 2029 to change it
An analysis by consultancy Vinken warns that batteries in Chile discharge on a schedule that does not adapt in time: on 12 and 13 October the real price in their discharge hours was US$2.8/MWh versus US$41/MWh expected. Supreme Decree 32 sets 24- and 36-month deadlines for new rules.
Enel brings forward its summer plan for extreme heat: it will prune 22,000 trees and inspect 510 km of grid in Santiago
Enel Distribución brought forward its summer plan in Chile ahead of forecasts of extreme heat and wildfires: 510 km of lines inspected with LiDAR, thermal imaging and drones, 22,000 trees pruned by 30 November and 100 remote-control devices. The government launched its 2026-2027 wildfire plan.
Antofagasta adds seven electric buses on route 114 and expects 27 more with 924 million pesos from the regional government
The Antofagasta Regional Government delivered seven electric buses to route 114, funded with more than 924 million Chilean pesos from the Renueva Tu Micro program. The city now has 28 electric buses, expects 27 more, and the government is looking at Calama and Tocopilla.
Playa Verde gets the permit to dredge the Chañaral tailings and recover copper from the beach
Minera Playa Verde, a subsidiary of Halo Minerals, received the mining permit to dredge the historic tailings on Chañaral beach in Chile and process them to recover copper. It still needs a mining easement, a maritime concession and a final investment decision.
Electric bike in Chile: prices, range, charging cost and which one to choose
An electric bike costs from about CLP 600,000 (folding) to more than CLP 1.5 million (city bike with a 500 Wh battery) in Chile, and a full charge costs between CLP 110 and 150. Prices by type, real-world range, what Chile's road-sharing law requires and how to look after the battery.
Electric scooter: prices in Chile, range, charging cost and what the law says
An adult electric scooter costs between CLP 185,000 and 430,000 at Chilean retailers, and charging a 221 Wh battery costs about CLP 66. Prices, real-world range, monthly running cost and what Chile's road-sharing law requires: 250 W, 25 km/h, bike lane and helmet.
Air purifier: how much electricity it uses, running cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose (HEPA and CADR)
A 27 to 33 W air purifier costs between CLP 1,650 and 2,000 a month if it runs 8 hours a day, with power at CLP 255.27 per kWh. How much it uses, what CADR each room needs, why the HEPA filter is key and when it makes sense in Chile because of smog and wildfire smoke.
The largest green hydrogen plant in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest electrolyzers
The largest operating green hydrogen plant in the world is Envision's facility in Chifeng, China, with 500 MW of electrolysis. NEOM, in Saudi Arabia, with about 2.2 GW, is being commissioned. Ranking of the biggest electrolyzers and where Chile stands.
The largest lithium mine in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest mines and salt flats
The world's largest lithium operation is in Chile's Salar de Atacama: Nova Andino Litio (SQM-Codelco) sold 233,100 tonnes in 2025. The largest hard-rock mine is Greenbushes, in Australia, with about 206,000 tonnes of LCE. Ranking of the biggest mines and salt flats.
Chile electric and plug-in hybrid car sales jump 144.6% in 2026 to 6.3% of the market
Between January and September 2026, Chile sold 14,837 electric and plug-in hybrid cars, 144.6% more than in 2025, according to ANAC. Tesla leads battery electrics and Changan leads plug-in hybrids, while rising fuel prices drive demand.
Chile's environmental regulator brings very serious charges against Enap's Aconcagua refinery over sulfur data
Chile's Superintendency of the Environment filed four charges against Enap Refinerías over its Concón plant, two of them classified as very serious, for allegedly altering sulfur recovery and SO2 emissions data between 2023 and 2025. Enap says it is reviewing the charges and that it reported the irregularities itself.
Chile power outages: thunderstorm and tornado leave over 112,000 customers without electricity in Maule and O'Higgins
A lightning strike on a substation in Talca and an EF2 tornado in Requínoa left more than 112,000 customers without power on Monday, October 26, according to the SEC's hourly record. What happened, how many are still affected and how to file a claim.
Chile has 32 battery projects under construction and could reach its 6,000 MW storage goal in early 2027
Chile's Ministry of Energy counts 32 battery projects under construction, with 3,702 MW, 15,398 MWh and US$3.172 billion: more investment than all power plants being built. With 3,123 MW operating and 3,459 MW in testing, the 6,000 MW goal would be met in early 2027.
Capstone Copper to invest over US$3 billion in Chile: copper, cobalt and less sulfuric acid
Capstone Copper announced on October 26 investments of more than US$3 billion in Chile to double its copper output by 2031. The plan includes Santo Domingo, with cobalt for batteries, and a Mantoverde project that will cut sulfuric acid use by about 20%.
Hot and cold water dispenser: how much electricity it uses, running cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A hot and cold water dispenser with a compressor costs between CLP 6,900 and 9,200 a month with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh; a thermoelectric one can cost more than twice as much just for cooling. How much each type uses, what it costs in Chilean pesos and which one suits a home or office.
Freezer: how much electricity it uses, running cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose, chest or upright
A 100-liter freezer costs about CLP 3,600 a month and a 290-liter one about CLP 6,100, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh, according to the label consumption of models sold in Chile. How much each size uses, chest or upright, Chile's new efficiency label and which one to choose.
Mini fridge: how much electricity it uses, running cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 90-liter mini fridge lists between 9 and 10 kWh a month, about CLP 2,300 to 2,500 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh, or close to CLP 30,000 a year. How much it uses according to its label, why it uses more per liter than a refrigerator, direct cooling or thermoelectric, and which one to choose.
The largest solar thermal power plant in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest concentrated solar power (CSP) plants
The largest solar thermal power plant in the world is Noor Energy 1, in Dubai: 700 MW of concentrated solar power, a 263-metre tower and 5,907 MWh of thermal storage. Ranking of the biggest CSP plants, what is happening at Ivanpah and where Chile's Cerro Dominador stands.
The largest geothermal power plant in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest geothermal complexes
Guinness names The Geysers, in California, as the largest geothermal power plant in the world, but today Tuscany's Larderello complex (916 MW) and Kenya's Olkaria field (about 909 MW) report more capacity. Ranking of the biggest geothermal complexes and where Chile's Cerro Pabellón stands.
Pucobre and Codelco's Tovaku wins environmental approval: a US$870 million copper mine with a 193 MW solar park and seawater
Antofagasta's Environmental Evaluation Commission unanimously approved the Tovaku mining project, owned by Pucobre (60%) and Codelco (40%): 46,000 tonnes of cathodes a year, its own 193 MW photovoltaic park with batteries, untreated seawater from Tocopilla and an investment of US$870 million.
Chile to study how desalination brine affects the sea, a key issue for mining's water supply
A study by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Fund (FIPA 2026-01), worth CLP 190.5 million, will measure the effect of brine discharges on marine ecosystems until January 2028. Copper mining already draws 8.11 m³/s of seawater, and the new Desalination Law allows an emission standard for these discharges.
Renewable energy in Chilean mining 2026: how much each major miner uses
In 2025, 80.1% of the electricity used by Chile's copper mining came from renewable contracts, according to Cochilco. Large private mining reaches 96% and Codelco 23% (2024), with a target of 85% from 2026. Ranking by miner, contracts and what is still missing: diesel.
Seawater in Chilean mining 2026: consumption, desalination plants and projections in figures
Copper mining drew 8.11 m³/s of seawater in 2025, more than triple the 2016 level, and 70.4% was desalinated. Cochilco figures by region and source, the mining desalination plants in operation, those on the way and the outlook to 2034.
Carbon footprint of Chilean copper 2026: how much CO2 mining emits per tonne
Copper mining in Chile emitted 12,861 kt of CO2 equivalent in 2024, its lowest level since 2010, according to Cochilco: 2.33 tonnes per tonne of fine copper. Electricity is getting cleaner, but diesel is rising. Figures by source, process and product, and how it compares with the world average.
Chile's light pollution standard takes full effect nationwide: what changes for lighting, signs and streetlights
Chile's light pollution standard (Supreme Decree 1/2022 of the Environment Ministry) took full effect nationwide on October 19, 2026, and the SMA notified regulated parties. Warm light up to 3,000 K, signs off from midnight and deadlines for existing fixtures.
Regional power interconnection could yield up to US$5 billion a year, and Peru-Chile is among the most valuable
Olacde's Regional Electricity Interconnection Plan assessed 16 interconnections in Latin America: 12 form the optimal portfolio and net benefits would range from US$1 billion to US$5 billion a year by 2040. Peru-Chile and Panama-Colombia are the most valuable.
Verano Energy secures US$187 million for Observatorio: 123 MWp of solar and a 600 MWh battery in Chile
Verano Energy closed US$187 million in green loans, coordinated by MUFG with support from Scotiabank, to build Observatorio in Marchigüe, O'Higgins: 123 MWp of solar and a Sungrow battery of about 600 MWh. It will sell its power to Copec Emoac and targets operation in 2028.
Hemera solar park in Chile's Maule region wins environmental approval: 94.6 MW and five-hour batteries
The Maule Environmental Assessment Commission approved Metlen's Hemera solar park in Río Claro and San Rafael: US$130 million, 94.6 MW, 157,680 panels and a 541.44 MWh battery system able to inject 90 MW for five hours.
University of Chile launches mining electromobility project with Codelco, Antofagasta Minerals and MCI
The University of Chile launched a three-year project to redesign mines around electric fleets, funded by M.C. Inversiones (Mitsubishi Corporation) with Codelco and Antofagasta Minerals as partners. Diesel is 93% of the fuels used by Chile's copper mining.
Electric grill: how much electricity it uses, cost per barbecue in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 2,000 W electric grill costs about CLP 511 per hour at full power and close to CLP 600 for a one-hour barbecue including preheating, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Comparison with charcoal and gas, the power ratings of models sold in Chile and which one to choose.
Steam iron: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose (classic, garment steamer or steam generator)
A 2,200 W steam iron costs up to CLP 562 per hour, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh, although the thermostat lowers actual consumption. Monthly ironing cost in Chilean pesos, differences between a classic iron, a garment steamer and a steam generator, and which to choose.
Inflatable hot tub: how much electricity it uses, heating cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
An inflatable hot tub has a heater of about 2,000 W, and heating 800 liters of water from 15 °C to 38 °C costs CLP 5,500 to 7,900, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Keeping it warm all month with the lid on can exceed CLP 90,000. Running costs, when to drain it and which model to choose.
The largest electric ship in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest battery-powered ships
The largest electric ship in the world is Buquebus' China Zorrilla: 130 metres, more than 40 MWh of batteries and 2,100 passengers between Buenos Aires and Colonia. Ranking of the biggest battery ships, the case of the 50 MWh Chinese container ship and what exists in Chile.
The longest power transmission line in the world 2026: ranking of the longest high-voltage lines
The longest power transmission line in the world is Changji-Guquan, in China: 3,324 km of direct current at ±1,100 kV, with 12,000 MW of capacity. Ranking of the longest lines, why Guinness still names Rio Madeira and how Chile's Kimal-Lo Aguirre compares.
Chile’s electricity marginal cost falls to US$3.4 per MWh, its lowest since 2002, and curtailment reaches 25.5%
In the week of 12 to 18 October 2026, the average marginal cost at Polpaico was US$3.4/MWh, the lowest since June 2002, according to DNV. There were 74 hours at zero cost, and 25.5% of the available solar and wind generation was lost.
Chile’s Panel of Experts backs the grid operator: the Huechuraba data center will connect with a single authorisation
Chile’s Panel of Experts rejected transmission company STM’s dispute and confirmed that the 20 MW data center in Huechuraba can connect to the Recoleta substation with a single authorisation request, even though it uses two connection points. Ruling 28-2026.
Chile’s certified renewable energy reached 23,033 GWh in 2025 and mining accounts for 83%, according to Renova
The Renova platform of Chile’s National Electricity Coordinator traced 23,033 GWh of renewable energy in 2025, 5.5% more than in 2024. Mining consumed 83.4% and participating companies rose from 248 to 376.
Chile's power transmission investment grows ninefold in 2026 to US$3.3 billion in 48 projects under construction
Transmission projects under construction in Chile went from 22 projects and US$347 million in January to 48 projects and US$3.276 billion in September 2026, according to the Ministry of Energy. The Kimal-Lo Aguirre HVDC line explains the jump.
Electrification in Chile: only 15.5% of the energy the country uses is renewable electricity
Chile generates 65.6% of its electricity from renewables, but electricity is only 22.3% of its final energy consumption. The result: only 15.5% of the energy the country uses is clean electricity, according to a report by Uno Punto Cinco.
Gas heater in Chile: cost in Chilean pesos, how long a gas cylinder lasts and which to choose
A portable gas heater burns 150 to 300 grams of LPG per hour: about CLP 300 to 600 per hour with a 15 kg cylinder at CLP 30,250 (Lipigas, Santiago). A 15 kg cylinder lasts 50 to 100 hours. Prices by region from Chile's official Gas en Línea platform, heater types and safety.
Gas water heater (calefont) in Chile: what size to choose, gas cost per shower and which type is best
A 10-litre gas water heater, known in Chile as a calefont, heats 10 litres of water per minute and uses about CLP 370 of LPG per 8-minute shower, less than an electric tank heater (CLP 532). How to choose between 5, 7, 10 and 13 litres, natural or forced draught, and what the SEC requires.
Water pump: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which to choose
A 1 HP water pump draws about 0.75 kW and costs close to CLP 190 per hour of operation, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Monthly cost in Chilean pesos by use, differences between peripheral, centrifugal, submersible and booster pumps, and when a solar pump makes sense.
The largest nuclear power plant in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest nuclear plants
The largest nuclear power plant in the world is Hanul, in South Korea, with 8,716 MW net across eight reactors, according to the IAEA PRIS database. It overtakes Kashiwazaki-Kariwa (Japan), which has 7,965 MW but only one reactor running. Ranking of the 15 largest and the case of Chile.
The largest wind turbine in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest wind turbines
The largest wind turbine in the world is Dongfang Electric's 26 MW unit, connected to the grid in Shandong (China) in October 2025. Outside China, the record belongs to Siemens Gamesa, with 21.5 MW. Ranking of the biggest turbines, which ones operate and which are prototypes, and how they compare with Chile's.
Chile energy investment: 90 projects worth US$11.9 billion approved, but new filings drop 65%
Between January and September 2026, Chile's Environmental Assessment Service approved 90 energy projects worth US$11,855 million, 4.2% less than in 2025. New energy projects entering assessment fell from 132 to 46.
Chile electricity peak hours: food industry asks to shorten them and government reviews the charge for 2027
Chile's food industry asked the Energy Minister to shorten the electricity peak-hours period, which raises costs for companies from April to September between 18:00 and 22:00. September was already removed in 2026 and the CNE is reviewing the mechanism.
Angamos power plant: Chile's grid operator monitors its coal daily after Mejillones port failure
Chile's grid operator required AES Andes' Angamos power plant to report its coal stock every day because of failures at the Mejillones bulk terminal. It is a preventive measure: the plant has not run out of fuel.
Batteries now supply 5.1% of Chile's electricity and overtake four renewable technologies
Battery systems injected 5.1% of the power system's energy between January and September 2026 and 7.9% in September, more than biomass, geothermal and small hydro plants, according to ACERA.
Chile's electricity demand could almost double by 2046: mining, hydrogen and data centres
The grid operator's long-term projection estimates that Chile's electricity demand will grow by between 63.9% and 98.8% by 2046. In the medium scenario it rises from 82.6 to 147.3 TWh a year, driven by mining, green hydrogen and data centres.
Coffee maker: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and which is best (pod, drip or espresso)
A pod coffee machine uses about CLP 5 to 8 of electricity per cup and a drip machine about CLP 35 per jug, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. What weighs most is leaving it on: the warming plate and the boiler. Tables by type and tips.
TV: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos by screen size and standby
A 55-inch LED TV draws about 63 to 84 W and costs between CLP 1,930 and 2,570 a month watched 4 hours a day, with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. HDR can double consumption. Table by screen size, OLED and standby.
Electric cooktop: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and whether it beats gas
Boiling a litre of water costs about CLP 30 on an induction hob, CLP 32 to 34 on a ceramic hob and about CLP 31 to 39 with bottled LPG. Consumption per zone, monthly cost in Chilean pesos and what makes sense in Chile.
Gasoline prices in Latin America 2026: country ranking and where Chile stands
Uruguay has the most expensive gasoline in Latin America, US$2.25 per litre, and Bolivia the cheapest, US$0.60. Chile ranks sixth at US$1.53, above the world average (US$1.47), according to GlobalPetrolPrices as of 19 October 2026. Gasoline and diesel ranking.
The largest copper mine in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest mines
Escondida, in Chile, is the largest copper mine in the world: it produced 1,347,600 tonnes in 2025, almost three times more than Grasberg, in second place. Chile has four of the 14 biggest mines. Ranking with figures and sources.
Chile fuel prices rise today: diesel up CLP 91.5 per litre and CLP 401 since July
ENAP confirmed a fifth straight fuel price increase in Chile: from Thursday 22 October, gasoline rises CLP 41.3 per litre, diesel CLP 91.5 and kerosene CLP 24.8. Diesel is now above its price after the March fuel shock.
Chile's antitrust regulator FNE clears takeover of AES, owner of AES Andes, by BlackRock's GIP and EQT
Chile's National Economic Prosecutor's Office cleared without conditions the purchase of AES Corporation by BlackRock's GIP and EQT, a US$33.4 billion deal. It reviewed generation, transmission, batteries and data centres in Chile.
Chile copper output set to end 2026 at its lowest level in 23 years
Chile's copper production fell 7.7% between January and August to 3.25 million tonnes, according to Cochilco. Analysts expect about 5.1 million tonnes in 2026, the lowest since 2003. Escondida, Codelco and Spence explain the drop.
Chile's Los Ríos: power companies to spend CLP 651 million on summer prevention plans, with SEC oversight
Saesa, Cooprel, Socoepa and Luz Osorno will spend CLP 651,941,900 on tree trimming, clearing safety strips and grid maintenance in Chile's Los Ríos Region before the hot season. The SEC regulator will check they are carried out on time.
Copec Flux and Vivo install 663 solar panels at Chillán outlet mall to generate 600 MWh a year
Copec Flux and Vivo SpA opened a 663-panel solar plant at the Vivo Outlet Chillán in Chile, which will generate about 600 MWh a year, the average consumption of 250 homes in the city, and avoid about 183 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Dishwasher: how much electricity and water it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and vs. hand washing
A 13-place dishwasher uses between 0.74 and 0.94 kWh per wash on the eco programme: between CLP 189 and CLP 240 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Monthly cost, water use and whether it beats washing by hand.
Hair dryer: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and what wattage to choose
A 2,000 W hair dryer uses 0.33 kWh in 10 minutes at full power: about CLP 85 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. Monthly cost, a table by wattage from 1,600 to 2,500 W and which one to choose.
Vacuum cleaner: how much electricity it uses, cost in Chilean pesos and whether a robot is worth it
A 900 W vacuum cleaner uses 0.45 kWh in half an hour: about CLP 115 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. A robot uses about 0.1 kWh per charge. Monthly cost of each type in pesos, the EU 900 W limit and which to choose.
Countries with the most renewable energy 2026: renewable electricity ranking and where Chile stands
Costa Rica, Ethiopia and Paraguay generated 100% of their electricity from renewable sources in 2025. Chile ranked 20th with 66.4%, twice the world average (33.8%), and is second in the world for solar power, according to Ember data.
The largest hydroelectric power station in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest dams
The largest hydroelectric power station in the world is Three Gorges, in China, with 22,500 MW, followed by Baihetan (16,000 MW) and Itaipu (14,000 MW). Ranking of the ten largest, Medog under construction and Ralco, Chile's largest.
Chile cold front: power outages peaked at 127,643 customers and 13,681 remain without power on Wednesday
Data from Chile's power regulator SEC show that outages from the cold front peaked at 13:00 on Tuesday, October 20, with 127,643 customers without power, 80,555 of them in Coquimbo. At 09:00 on Wednesday, 13,681 remained nationwide.
Chile's energy commission opens public consultation on how homes and buildings connect to the grid
Chile's National Energy Commission (CNE) put out for public consultation a draft that amends the commercial quality chapter of the distribution technical standard, focused on the connection procedure. There are 20 calendar days to submit comments.
Promigas opens Aurora solar and storage plant in Chile and plans a US$1.06 billion Tarapacá hub
Colombia's Promigas opened the Aurora solar-plus-battery plant in Pozo Almonte, Chile: US$224 million, 221 MW of solar and 187 MW of storage for five hours. It is the first of three plants in a Tarapacá hub. It also launched its Krelo brand.
Anglo American copper output falls 6% in the third quarter on extreme winter weather in Chile
Anglo American produced 174,900 tonnes of copper between July and September, 6% less than a year earlier. In Chile output fell 6% to 94,200 tonnes: Collahuasi dropped 11% and El Soldado 12%, due to record snowfall and lower grades. Figures by mine.
Iquique and Alto Hospicio, in Chile, to get 18 electric taxis under a CLP 500 million Collahuasi Foundation agreement
A CLP 500 million agreement between the Collahuasi Foundation and Chile's Energy Sustainability Agency will fund 18 electric taxis, 18 home chargers and a fast charger of at least 50 kW in Iquique and Alto Hospicio. Work starts in January 2027.
Electric oven: how much power it uses, running cost in Chile and what size to choose
A 48-litre countertop electric oven draws about 2,000 W: at full power it costs about CLP 511 an hour with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. What it costs to roast a chicken or bake a cake, tables by model and size, and how to spend less.
Electric kettle: how much power it uses, what it costs to boil water in Chile and which to choose
Boiling a litre of water in an electric kettle uses about 0.11 kWh, around CLP 28 with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh. A cup costs about CLP 7. Monthly cost, boiling time by power rating and how it compares with a microwave.
Air fryer: how much power it uses, running cost in Chile and whether it saves compared with an oven
A 4-litre air fryer draws about 1,300 W. Frozen chips use 0.287 kWh, about CLP 73, against CLP 220 in an oven, according to Which? lab tests. Monthly cost and when it really saves.
Electricity prices in Latin America 2026: ranking by country and where Chile stands
Chile has the fourth most expensive household electricity in Latin America: US$0.262 per kWh in March 2026, behind Guatemala, El Salvador and Uruguay, according to GlobalPetrolPrices. Ranking of 17 countries for households and businesses.
The largest wind farm in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest wind farms
The world's largest wind farm is Hami, in China, at 11,947 MW. Outside China, the record is SunZia, in the United States, with 3,650 MW and 916 turbines. Offshore, Hornsea 2, at 1,386 MW. The 2026 ranking and where Chile stands.
Chile cold front: thunderstorm alert as regulator SEC demands contingency plans from power utilities
Chile's weather service issued thunderstorm and heavy rain alerts of up to 40 mm from Coquimbo to Maule on Tuesday 20 October. The government and the SEC asked distributors for contingency plans, and Enel increased its field crews ninefold.
Chile's Los Ríos region faces a 6.2% electricity bill rise in 2027 despite the national cut, with two wind farms stalled
While Chilean power bills are set to fall 4.3% on average from January 2027, in Los Ríos they would rise 6.2%. The regional energy secretary blames transmission congestion and the delayed Cautín-Ciruelos line. The figures and the stalled projects.
Chile's Enap buys Pluspetrol Ecuador for US$207 million and would lift its oil output by 26%
Enap Sipetrol signed a deal to buy 100% of Pluspetrol Ecuador, which holds a stake in Block 10 in Pastaza. Output would rise from 27,000 to 34,000 barrels a day and Enap's proven reserves in Ecuador would grow 34%.
Chile's Ñuble region adds nearly 1,000 MW of approved renewables and US$1.6 billion in investment
Ñuble's environmental assessment commission approved solar, wind and battery projects worth more than US$1.6 billion between March and October 2026, including the Las Fresias (310 MW) and Andino Suiza (115.2 MW) wind farms.
Chile's Estela Solar plant, formerly Aurora, hits 201 MW in tests and its 935 MWh battery delivers 919 MWh
Test reports published by Chile's grid operator show Promigas' Estela Solar plant in Pozo Almonte reached 201.08 MW net and that its 187 MW, 935 MWh battery delivered 919 MWh over five hours.
Dehumidifier: how much electricity it uses, running cost in Chile and which to choose
A 12-litre home dehumidifier draws about 190 W: with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh, that is about CLP 49 an hour and some CLP 11,600 a month running eight hours a day. What 20, 30 and 50-litre units cost, which type to choose and when it pays off.
Electric fan: how much power it uses, running cost in Chile and which to choose (pedestal, tower or ceiling)
A 45 W pedestal fan costs about CLP 11 an hour with electricity at CLP 255.27 per kWh: under CLP 2,800 a month running eight hours a day. What tower and ceiling fans use, why DC motors use half, and when a fan beats air conditioning.
Pool heat pump: how much power it uses, what heating a pool costs in Chile and what size to choose
A pool heat pump delivers about 5 kWh of heat for every kWh of electricity. For a 30 m³ pool, a unit of about 6 kW draws around 1.2 kW: about CLP 306 an hour at CLP 255.27 per kWh. What heating costs, what size to choose and how to spend less.
The largest solar power plant in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest solar parks
The world's largest solar park is Talatan in China, with about 21 GW built in phases. The largest single plant is Midong, at 3.5 GW. Ranking of the world's biggest solar parks in 2026 and where Chile stands.
The largest battery in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest energy storage systems
The largest battery system in operation belongs to the Saudi Electricity Company, at 7.8 GWh across three sites. At a single location, Khavda (India) reached 6.63 GWh. Ranking of the world's largest batteries in 2026 and where Chile stands.
New cold front in Chile: up to 75 mm of rain in Santiago and how to prepare for power outages
A new cold front brings 45 to 75 mm of rain to Santiago from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October, with a red alert in 10 municipalities. What the previous storm did to the power grid and how to prepare.
Deloitte: Chile's power transmission cannot handle the available energy, and curtailment hit 6,205 GWh in 2025
A Deloitte report concludes that Chile's power transmission cannot carry the energy available: renewable curtailment reached 6,205 GWh in 2025, 71% solar. Batteries and the banks financing the sector.
Ceibo, a 250 MW solar park in Vallenar, wins environmental approval for US$220 million
The 250 MW Ceibo photovoltaic solar park, with batteries, won environmental approval in Vallenar, in Chile's Atacama region. A US$220 million investment, 496,800 panels and 600 workers at peak construction.
Chile's new bus sales fall 68% in 2026 after RED's record year for electric buses
Sales of new buses in Chile fell 68% between January and September 2026, according to ANAC, and city buses dropped 75%. The comparison is with 2025, the record year for electric buses in Santiago's RED system.
Chile's power grid reform: proposal in December as utilities seek to replace the model company
Chile's Energy Ministry will present the conceptual proposal for its power grid reform in December. CGE, with 3.4 million customers, wants to replace the 'model company' tariff method and get paid for resilience.
Kerosene heater in Chile: running cost in pesos, price per litre and which to choose
A 2,740 kcal/h kerosene heater burns about 0.31 litres per hour: with kerosene at CLP 1,347 per litre in Santiago, that is about CLP 418 per hour. Monthly cost, comparison with pellets and electricity, and which to buy.
Home generator: fuel consumption, running cost and what size to choose
A 1,800 W inverter generator burns about 1 litre of petrol per hour at full load: about CLP 1,630 per hour with 93-octane petrol at CLP 1,498. What size to choose, the cost per kWh and how to connect it safely.
Portable air conditioner vs. evaporative air cooler: how much each uses and which to choose
A 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner uses about 1,350 W, roughly CLP 345 per hour. An evaporative air cooler uses 50 to 75 W, under CLP 20 per hour, but cools far less. Consumption and cost compared.
Electric car sales by country 2026: world ranking and where Chile stands
More than 20 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2025, one in four new cars, according to the IEA. China sold over 13 million. Ranking of countries by sales and market share, and where Chile stands.
Largest lithium producing countries 2026: world ranking and where Chile stands
Australia is the world's largest lithium producer, with 92,000 tonnes in 2025, followed by China (62,000) and Chile (56,000), according to the USGS. Global output grew 31%. Country ranking and reserves.
Copper price hits US$14,595 per tonne in London, 40% above a year ago
Copper closed on October 16 at US$14,595 per tonne (US$6.62 per pound) on the London Metal Exchange, 40.4% higher than a year earlier. What is driving the rally and what it means for Chile.
IEA expects global oil demand to fall by 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026
The International Energy Agency expects oil demand to fall by 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026 because of the war in the Persian Gulf, and is speeding up the release of 20 million barrels of diesel.
EnorChile files a US$30 million line to interconnect Chile and Peru via Arica for environmental review
EnorChile Transmisión submitted the 2x220 kV Los Héroes-Parinacota line, 22 km and 250 MVA, to Chile's environmental review system to link the Chilean and Peruvian grids between Arica and Tacna. Investment, timeline and background.
HyLog Biobío: ten green hydrogen trucks and a Talcahuano station to link Santiago and Concepción
Marval and the University of Concepción formalized HyLog Biobío, a US$9.37 million project backed by Corfo: a 350 tonne-per-year hydrogen station in Talcahuano and ten trucks with a 700 km range.
Chilean court orders Enel to cancel a 434,000-peso charge after ignoring an SEC ruling: how to dispute a high electricity bill
The San Miguel Court of Appeals ordered Enel to cancel 434,135 pesos charged to a customer in Pedro Aguirre Cerda, as the SEC had ruled. The SEC is also investigating 56,000 meters. How to dispute a high power bill in Chile.
Best-selling electric cars in Chile 2026: model and brand ranking according to ANAC
The Tesla Model Y is Chile's best-selling electric car in 2026, with 1,082 units through August, followed by the Model 3 and the Volvo EX30. Full ranking of battery electric and plug-in hybrid models, brands and prices.
How much electricity does a microwave use in watts and how much does it cost
A microwave with 800 W of cooking power draws 1,100 to 1,300 watts while heating. Used 15 minutes a day it uses about 9.5 kWh a month, around 2,400 Chilean pesos. Tables by use, standby and comparison with oven and kettle.
How much electricity does a washing machine use in watts and kWh per load, and how much does it cost
A washing machine uses 0.3 to 1.5 kWh per load depending on water temperature. With 14 loads a month it costs 1,200 to 5,400 Chilean pesos in electricity. Watts, real labels, front-load vs. top-load and how to save.
Countries with the most solar power 2026: world ranking by installed capacity and Chile's place
China has 1,200 GW of installed solar power, half the world's total, according to IRENA. The United States and India complete the podium and Chile ranks 19th with 12 GW. 2026 country ranking with end-2025 data.
Largest copper producing countries in the world 2026: ranking and Chile's place
Chile is the world's largest copper producer, with 5.3 million tonnes in 2025, 23% of the total, according to the USGS. It is followed by DR Congo and Peru. Ranking of mine output, refined output and reserves by country.
What to do during a power outage: ideas for a night without electricity
What to do during a power outage: how to keep fridge food safe, what to have on hand, how to report it and games for a night without electricity.
Chile's diesel price set to rise CLP 90 per litre on October 22, adding up to a CLP 400 increase since July
Economists expect diesel in Chile to rise about CLP 90 per litre and gasoline about CLP 41 on Thursday, October 22. It would be the fifth straight increase. Figures, causes and what it means for fleets and trucks.
Chile's lithium exports nearly triple to USD 4.745 billion between January and September 2026
Chile exported USD 4.745 billion of lithium from January to September 2026, almost three times as much as a year earlier and 98% more than in all of 2025. Carbonate, sulphate and hydroxide, destinations and context.
Chile and Bolivia sign an energy integration declaration and will study a power interconnection
Presidents Kast and Paz signed a declaration in La Paz to advance energy integration and study a power interconnection. Separately, EnorChile filed a 220 kV line to Peru for environmental review.
Chile has 12,188 MW of projects waiting to connect to the grid, and BESS batteries make up 62%, according to the grid operator
Chile's grid operator reported 320 projects in the connection process, with more than 12,188 MW. BESS battery systems account for 7,561 MW, concentrated in Antofagasta. Figures by technology and region.
Competition in Chile's power sector: the FNE seeks changes to how real estate projects connect, and the grid operator proposes tender rules
Chile's antitrust prosecutor asked the competition court to change the distribution technical standard for connecting real estate projects. The grid operator proposes 8 safeguards so related companies can bid in expansion tenders.
Electric water heater: how much electricity it uses, what it costs per month in Chile and what size to choose
An 80-litre electric water heater uses about 4.5 kWh to heat a full tank. For a family of four, that is close to CLP 75,000 a month. Consumption by size, prices in Chile and how to save.
Pellet stove: how much heating costs in Chile, the price of a bag and which one to choose
With a 15 kg bag at CLP 4,850 to 5,690, heat from a pellet stove costs about CLP 81 to 95 per kWh, less than half the cost of an electric heater. Stove prices, hourly use and subsidies.
Energy-efficient clothes dryer: what it costs per cycle in Chile and which to choose (heat pump, condenser or vented)
A heat pump dryer uses less than half the energy of a resistance dryer: about CLP 340 per cycle versus CLP 700. Consumption by type, prices in Chile and how many years it takes to pay back the difference.
Lithium reserves in the world: 2026 ranking by country and where Chile stands
Chile has the world's largest lithium reserves: 9.2 million tonnes, 25% of the total, according to USGS 2026. Ranking of reserves, production, resources and how many years they would last.
Cheapest hybrid cars in Chile 2026: list prices and what type of hybrid each one is
The cheapest hybrid car in Chile starts at CLP 13,690,000 (Suzuki Dzire, mild hybrid). Price ranking of full hybrids, mild hybrids and plug-ins in 2026, and how many are sold.
Chile's electricity bills would fall 4.3% from January 2027, according to preliminary figures: the cut in each region and where bills rise
The CNE's preliminary report projects an average 4.3% drop in Chilean electricity bills from January 2027, with 11% in Antofagasta and 4% in Santiago. Three regions rise. Table by region.
Chile's 2027 budget: the Ministry of Energy falls 11.2% and the Just Energy Transition program disappears
Chile's 2027 budget bill cuts Ministry of Energy spending from CLP 155,435 million to CLP 138,026 million (-11.2%). Which programs are eliminated and why the press reports 11.8%.
Chile's Supreme Court upholds the ruling against Enel over the 2021 power outages: who gets compensation and how it is calculated
Chile's Supreme Court rejected Enel's appeal, making final the ruling over the January and February 2021 power outages that affected more than 127,000 customers. How compensation is calculated.
Engie converts its IEM coal plant in Mejillones to natural gas: Chile's first conversion
Engie's 377 MW IEM plant has left coal behind and now runs on natural gas after a US$78 million investment. It is the first conversion of its kind in Chile. Figures and what comes next.
Grenergy closes US$457 million for Algarrobal and Palmas: 446 MW of solar and 1.8 GWh of batteries in Chile
Grenergy closed its largest financing: US$457 million for 446 MW of solar and 1.8 GWh of storage in Chile. Algarrobal, the fifth phase of Oasis de Atacama, adds 242 MW and 1.5 GWh.
Solar energy in Chile in figures: installed capacity, generation and the largest solar parks
Chile has between 12,184 MW (CNE, May 2026) and 13,556 MW (Coordinator, June 2026) of solar capacity, a third of its power mix. The largest solar parks, generation and what comes next.
Chinese electric cars in Chile: brands, models, prices and sales in 2026
Chinese brands sell 44% of fully electric cars and 86% of plug-in hybrids in Chile in 2026, according to ANAC figures. Brand ranking, best-selling models and prices.
How much electricity a house uses in Chile per month: average kWh and what you pay
A house in Chile uses about 180 kWh a month, the consumption the CNE uses as its typical household. That equals about 250 watts around the clock and about CLP 47,000 on the bill. Tables by usage and appliance.
How much electricity a refrigerator uses in watts and what it costs per month
A refrigerator uses between 25 and 60 kWh a month depending on size and efficiency, between CLP 6,400 and CLP 15,300 with kWh at CLP 255. How many watts it uses, how to read the label and how to cut the cost.
Low-consumption electric heaters: how much they cost to run and which one to choose
A 1,500 W electric heater costs about CLP 383 an hour with kWh at CLP 255. Why there is no low-consumption resistance heater, how much each type costs and what works best.
Power outages from Chile's storm: how many customers lost power, how to file a claim and what compensation exists
The storm left more than 60,000 customers without power in Chile on October 13. How to file a claim with the SEC, what compensation the law sets and what utilities paid in July.
Chile's CNE secures regulated power supply until 2029 and prepares the 2026/01 tender to cover demand from 2030
The CNE's supply tender report confirms enough contracts until 2029 and a shortfall that grows from 84 GWh in 2030 to 4,819 GWh in 2036. What comes next.
Chile's CNE approves 2026 urgent transmission works, including a 200 MW battery at Tineo
The CNE approved two urgent works worth US$77 million: a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery at the Tineo substation and a line upgrade in La Araucanía. What they are and why they matter.
Chile surpasses 3,000 MW of battery storage, and October is one of the busiest months for new projects
Battery storage almost doubled in Chile in 2026: 3,116 MW operating as of August, according to ACERA, and a pipeline close to 40 GW. Figures and what they mean.
Chile's Supreme Court overturns the grid operator's fine over a transmission tender, as its new board takes office
Chile's Supreme Court overturned the 500 UTA fine the competition tribunal imposed on the grid operator over a 2022 tender. The new board visited the CNE on October 14.
Home solar kit in Chile: what it includes, how much it costs and how to choose one
A 3,000 W solar kit costs between CLP 990,000 and CLP 2,735,000 in Chile depending on the batteries. What it includes, on-grid vs. off-grid vs. hybrid, and how to size it.
Electric car prices in Chile 2026: the cheapest models, one by one
The cheapest electric car in Chile costs CLP 13,990,000. The 20 most affordable models with list price, range and how much it costs to charge them.
Electricity price per kWh in Chile 2026: how much it costs by city and utility
Residential electricity costs between CLP 241 and CLP 286 per kWh in cities served by CGE since October 1, 2026. Table by city, bill charges and what you pay for 150 or 200 kWh.
How much electricity an air conditioner uses and what it costs in Chile
A 12,000 BTU air conditioner draws about 1.1 kW: around CLP 280 per hour at full power. Table by size, monthly cost and how to spend less.
Emergency solar kit: what it is and which one to choose for a power outage
A 500 to 900 Wh portable power station costs between CLP 419,990 and CLP 639,200 in Chile. How many hours it runs a router, phones or a fridge, and how to choose one.