Conejo I is a 104 MW solar power plant located in the Atacama region of Chile. The facility generates electricity using solar energy, contributing to Chile's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks as the 12th largest solar plant in Chile. With 104 MW, it represents 2.33% of the country's total solar capacity of 4,458 MW. Chile has 81 solar plants with a combined capacity of 4,458 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant in Chile, Copiapó Solar Project at 390 MW, Conejo I is approximately 27% of its size. Solar energy is increasingly important in Chile, contributing around 13% of the total electricity generation. The country's geography, with high solar radiation levels, supports extensive solar development. The plant is located approximately 1,000 km north of Santiago in the northern desert region.
Chile, South America
- 80. largest of 383 plants in Chile
- #9,843 worldwide by installed capacity
- #263 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.33% of the installed capacity of Chile
Solarpack operates 33 plants totalling 1,882 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 769 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Conejo I is a solar power plant producing approximately 164 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Chile- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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