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Who is Hollandia solar?

Hollandia Solar is a system designer and integrator of Solar systems. Originated more than a decade ago in The Netherlands, Hollandia Solar belongs to the Hollandia Group which designs and manufactures its products in-house by the name of Hollandia Power. Hollandia Solar has offices all over the world.

Is there an alternative to solar energy in Chile?

Chile has begun to explore an alternative. Both Cerro Dominador and the Alba Project are powered by so-called solar salts, extracted from the Atacama Desert, composed of potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate. When melted and kept in a liquid state, they allow energy to be stored.

Will Chile replace coal plants with solar thermal plants?

As coal plants are eliminated, Chile intends to replace them with solar thermal plants or convert them into batteries like the Alba Project. The solar thermal tower Cerro Dominador has become a symbol of Chile’s energy revolution against climate change.

Does Chile have a future for energy production?

Chile is increasingly exploiting this energy production potential: Whereas solar energy, small-scale hydropower, biomass energy and wind power accounted for only six per cent of the country’s energy mix in 2014, that figure has since increased to around 25 per cent.

Will Chile achieve climate neutrality by 2050?

In September 2021, Chile set a new record with an average price of less than 2.4 US cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity from solar and wind power facilities. The phase-out of coal-fired power generation is an important component of the strategy for achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Why is a fundamental energy transition necessary in Chile?

A fundamental energy transition will be necessary in order to transform Chile’s power generation system, as the energy sector currently accounts for around 75 per cent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Chile is emerging as South America’s pioneer in the fields of renewable energy and climate protection.