Construction Digital Magazine August 2024 | Page 40

ANDES RENOVABLES
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ANDES RENOVABLES

WHO BUILT IT : SACYR INDUSTRIAL AND ELECNOR LOCATION : CHILE
Comprising ten projects — seven wind and three solar — as well as an investment of US $ 1.8bn , Andes Renovables is one of the largest renewable energy initiatives in Latin America . It is expected to supply 1.3GW of clean power , the equivalent needed to power 20 % of Chile ’ s homes . Chile ’ s National Energy Commission awarded Mainstream Renewable Power a 20-year index-linked , US dollar-denominated contract , to supply 3,366GW / h of firm power starting from 2021 .
“ We aim to be a relevant player in Latin America ’ s energy transition through the development , construction and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects , which include wind and solar technology , and the development of green hydrogen as well ,” said Mainstream ’ s General Manager of LATAM Manuel Tagle .
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