Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 19,883,744MVA by the end of 2021 and is forecasted to grow to 27,052,399MVA by 2027. Chile had 44,251MVA of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 55,641MVA by 2027. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in Chile, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global transmission segment. Buy the latest transmission substation project profiles here.
1. Crucero Encuentro Substation
Crucero Encuentro Substation is a 500/220kV substation located at Crucero, Ranco, Chile. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Crucero Encuentro Substation will be operated by Transelec S.A..
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 1500MVA.
Crucero Encuentro Substation is owned by Transelec S.A.. Buy the profile here.
2. Kimal Substation
Kimal Substation is a 500/220kV substation located at Kimal, Atacama, Chile. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Kimal Substation will be operated by Transelec S.A..
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 750MVA.
Kimal Substation is owned by Transelec S.A.. Buy the profile here.
3. Lo Aguirre Substation
Lo Aguirre Substation is a 500kV substation located at Lo Aguirre, Melipilla, Chile. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Lo Aguirre Substation will be operated by Transelec S.A..
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500kV and the operating voltage level is 500kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV.
Lo Aguirre Substation is owned by Transelec S.A.. Buy the profile here.
4. Maitencillo Substation
Maitencillo Substation is a 500/220kV substation located at Maitencillo, Valparaiso, Chile. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Maitencillo Substation will be operated by Transelec S.A..
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 750MVA.
Maitencillo Substation is owned by Transelec S.A.. Buy the profile here.
5. Nueva Cardones Substation
Nueva Cardones Substation is a 500/220kV substation located at Cardones, Petorca, Chile. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Nueva Cardones Substation will be operated by Transelec S.A..
The designed voltage level of the substation is 500/220kV and the operating voltage level is 500/220kV. The step in voltage of the project is 500kV and the step out voltage is 220kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 750MVA.
Nueva Cardones Substation is owned by Transelec S.A.. Buy the profile here.
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