Chilean Energy Minister Ximena Rincón.
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Chilean Energy Minister Ximena Rincón called on the country to take a more proactive role in promoting renewable energy, storage, electromobility and efficiency at the RE+ Southern Cone Summit in Santiago.
Speaking at the March 25-26 event at the Estación Mapocho Cultural Center, Rincón said Chile must go beyond a passive approach and accelerate implementation in key energy sectors. She pointed to previous policy efforts, including net billing legislation, as part of the country’s transition away from fossil fuels.
Rincón said Chile has positioned itself as a regional leader in renewable energy, but now faces the challenge of reducing system losses and improving efficiency. She highlighted the growing momentum behind energy storage and batteries, and pointed to the country’s copper and water resources as potential enablers for large-scale projects such as renewable energy data centers.
The minister also emphasized the need for an inclusive energy policy, especially in the field of housing, to ensure access to energy solutions beyond higher income groups.
On hydrogen, she said Chile must prepare for future deployment, despite the technology being still in its early stages of development.
Rincón concluded that the continued growth of renewable energy will depend on investments in supporting infrastructure, especially in storage and transmission.
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