Efforts kicked off yesterday, August 1, designed to launch an offshore wind farm industry in Chile. Organizers highlighted the potential to contribute to the energy transition while recognizing the country does not have the policy and regulatory framework in place to support offshore wind energy development.
UK-based 17 Energy, a renewable energy development company, partnered with Chile’s SC Power, a renewable energy company established to focus on offshore wind, to launch a new consortium Viento Azul Biobio dedicated to developing the country’s first offshore wind projects. They hosted a meeting bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and community representatives to discuss the potential for offshore wind energy in Chile.
“This is a pivotal moment for Chile’s energy future,” said Daniel Perdomo, Director at 17 Energy. “The Viento Azul Biobío Consortium is committed to building a…
