Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.53% is in Chile. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Chile, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Espejo de Tarapaca
The Espejo de Tarapaca is a 300MW hydro power project located in Tarapaca, Chile. It is being developed by Mirror Tarapaca. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2026. The project is owned by Green Climate Fund; Energia Valhalla. Buy the profile here.
2. San Carlos Hydroelectric Power Plant
San Carlos Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 154.40MW hydro power project in Bio Bio, Chile. Inversiones San Carlos is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2029. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Inversiones San Carlos. Buy the profile here.
3. Los Condores
The 150MW Los Condores is located in Maule, Chile. It is owned by Enel Generacion Chile. The hydro project is currently in under construction stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Enel Generacion Chile is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Nido de Aguila
The Nido de Aguila is a 125MW hydro power project. It is planned in Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins, Chile. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Pacific Hydro; Hidroelectrica Nido de Aguilas. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2024. Pacific Hydro is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Frontera
The 109.30MW hydro project, Frontera is expected to get commissioned by 2031. It is being developed by Inversiones La Frontera Sur. The project is currently in permitting stage. Energia Llaima is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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