CHILLÁN – Chilean government officials have inaugurated the 3-MW Las Palomas photovoltaic (PV) park in southern Ñuble province, in Bío Bío (VIII) region.
Located in the Tres Esquinas sector of the Bulnes district, the PV park, considered to be the southernmost in the world, required an approximate investment of USD 4.2 million (EUR 3.6m), the local government said on Wednesday.
According to the presidential delegate Martin Arrau, this solar farm will help Nuble attract investments in renewable, clean, low impact and community friendly energy.
Proyectos innovadores, que generen desarrollo, que aporten a la región y que además potencien energías renovables, hoy el Delegado @martinarrau junto al Subsecretario de Energía, @rirarrazabal_ inauguraron el proyecto Las Palomas de 3MW en Tres Esquinas de Bulnes. pic.twitter.com/FqUBPZRLqt
— Delegación de Ñuble (@delegacionnuble) June 6, 2018
The undersecretary of energy, Ricardo Irarrazabal, pointed out that Las Palomas proves it is possible to build a solar park in such southern latitudes.
Inaugurando el que dicen que es el parque solar mas austral del mundo, Las Palomas en Bulnes, en la nueva región del Ñuble! Precioso atardecer!! @martinarrau pic.twitter.com/FVcygRQcSi
— Ricardo Irarrázabal Sánchez (@rirarrazabal_) June 6, 2018
The solar facility was developed by local company oEnergy.
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It currently has four projects under construction, the firm’s general manager, Ricardo Sylvester, said.
