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National Climate Resilience Assessment for Chile
…this warming will continue, with significant regional variation. Increased temperatures are likely to contribute to a shift in seasonal peak electricity demand due to the changes in climate and demand patterns. Rising temperatures would decrease the peak electricity demand during winter, while increasing it in summer with the proliferation of cooling technologies.Precipitation is projected to continue to decline, leading to more frequent or intense droughts, although the level of changes in precipitation may vary across the country. These precipitation changes could have adverse impacts on major electricity generation technologies, notably hydro and thermal power generation. IEA models project that…
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Renewables 2020
…the electricity heat and transport sectors. Executive summary Renewables’ resilience is driven by the electricity sector In sharp contrast to all other fuels, renewables used for generating electricity will grow by almost 7% in 2020. Global energy demand is set to decline 5% – but long-term contracts, priority access to the grid and continuous installation of new plants are all underpinning strong growth in renewable electricity. This more than compensates for declines in bioenergy for industry and biofuels for transport – mostly the result of lower economic activity. The net result is an overall increase of 1% in renewable energy demand…
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Boosting Efficiency in Latin America
…on securing energy supplies, it is equally important to take a hard look at the role of more efficient and flexible demand in securing affordable, reliable energy. There are several reasons for this. First, one of the fastest and cheapest options for short-term emergency situations is to reduce demand. Second, investments in more efficient technologies and practices can reduce risk over time while improving access to energy services, saving money and supporting efficient, less costly energy systems. Third, managing demand by improving efficiency and making loads more flexible is key to cost-effectively meeting decarbonisation goals. Decades of policies…
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Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Chile 2018 Review
…consultation. The electricity sector, in particular, has developed quickly. This second review of Chile’s energy policies by the IEA finds that the country has emerged as a world-class destination for solar and wind energy developers. New legislation encourages investment in generating capacity across the electricity sector. The expanded role of the state in energy planning has helped to boost project development, especially in electricity transmission. The country now also has an interconnected national electricity system. Integrating growing shares of variable renewable energy requires a flexible power system. More transmission infrastructure, storage, and demand-side response are needed. The…
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Energy Policy Review 2009: Chile
…also be proud of its energy policy achievements. The pioneering privatisation and liberalisation of its electricity sector in the 1980s was the foundation for a competitive energy sector, which has sustained the rapid growth of the Chilean economy over the past two decades. Nonetheless, Chile faces the continuing challenge of finding additional energy supplies to fuel economic growth. Chile has limited fossil energy resources and depends on imports to meet three-quarters of its energy needs. The country’s electricity sector has faced three periods of significant stress over the past decade. The last episode took place in 2007/2008…
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Latin America Energy Outlook 2023
…Outlook Special Report Latin America and the Caribbean is a region that stands out in the global energy sector. It boasts extraordinary natural resources – both fossil fuels and renewable energy – and a significant share of the world’s critical minerals. It also has a history of ambitious policy making in pursuit of stronger energy security and greater sustainability that has delivered one of the cleanest electricity mixes in the world. As the region emerges from a period of sluggish economic growth, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean now stand to leverage these resources to revitalise their economies and improve…
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Chile Energy Profile
The Latin America Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency’s first in-depth and comprehensive assessment of Latin America and the Caribbean, builds on decades of collaboration with partners. In support of the region's energy goals, the report explores the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. It provides insights on the ways in which the outlook for the region and the biggest global energy trends are deeply intertwined – as well as recommendations on policies that could allow Latin America and the Caribbean to take full advantage of its great potential.
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Chile 2050 Energy Transition Roadmap
…by 2050 while expanding economic growth and improving energy security and affordability. This pathway relies on four pillars: accelerating energy efficiency, decarbonising the power sector, electrifying end-use sectors, and building modern, resilient electricity grids. The report examines the investment needed to realise the pathway, the opportunities to reduce household bills, and the improvement of air quality. It explores how Chile can also leverage its natural resources in the global energy transition with opportunities for the country to move up the value chain in critical mineral production and become a competitive global exporter of low-emissions hydrogen. Executive summary translation
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Fuel economy in Chile
Market profile and analysis of fuel consumption trends Nearly 350 000 light-duty vehicles (LDVs) were sold in Chile in 2019. The average fuel consumption of new LDVs fell from 8.5 litres gasoline equivalent per 100 kilometres (Lge/100 km) in 2005 to 7.9 Lge/100 km in 2019, roughly 11% above the global average. Chile is among LDV markets reviewed with the least improvement in fuel economy, with average fuel consumption decreasing a mere 0.5% on average per year between 2005 and 2019. Fuel economy improvements have primarily occurred in the city and medium car segements…