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How successful is the Chilean energy policy?

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

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

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

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

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

How does Chile benefit from solar energy?

The country benefits from consistently strong winds in mountainous region of Patagonia and some of the world’s highest levels of solar radiation in the Atacama Desert. This predictable supply of wind and solar energy has led the Chilean government to estimate that 13% of the world’s green hydrogen will be produced within its borders.

What are the root problems of the Chilean energy transition?

The root problems, radicalized in the strategic analyses of the Chilean energy transition -driven by progressive, center-left and right-wing governments-, do not account for the political problems, but seek to overlook them for the greater good of economic growth based on the market and badly called sustainable development.

Which companies produce the most energy in Chile?

In January 2020, companies of the Chilean Generators Association generated 80% of SEN's energy. While AES Gener produced 29%, ENEL produced 22%, Colbún 13% and ENGIE 9% (Generators 2020) continuing Chile's place among the ten countries with the largest amount of private investment in the international sector (IEA 2018).