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Chile Action Plan for Power Sector Decarbonization Summary

This document outlines Chile's Action Plan for decarbonizing its power sector, developed in collaboration with the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) for CEM14 in July 2023. It builds on lessons learned from rapid decarbonization initiatives and is part of Chile's broader energy strategy.

The power sector overview shows high electrification rates (99% of the population) and a renewable energy transition, with increasing solar and wind penetration. Chile has a unified national grid with some isolated systems, and in 2022, renewable energy accounted for 33.5% of total generation.

Key policies include a long-term goal of coal phase-out by 2040, a carbon neutrality pathway aligned with climate targets, and a focus on renewable energy expansion. Chile's greenhouse gas emissions are dominated by the power sector, with renewable sources like solar PV and wind constituting most of the renewable potential.

Long-term planning emphasizes reducing carbon emissions through measures like a carbon tax and ambitious renewable generation targets, aiming for nearly 100% renewable electricity by 2050. Infrastructure plans include phasing out coal capacity, promoting energy storage, and expanding transmission networks, such as the proposed Lo Aguirre HVDC line.

Grid operations are managed to ensure security and reliability, with initiatives like a roadmap for 100% renewable grid by 2030. Digitalization efforts, such as cybersecurity standards and demand management, are underway to modernize the system.

The institutional framework involves bodies like the National Energy Commission for regulation and the Ministry of Energy for policy coordination, along with interministerial committees to support the transition.

Chile's action plan is voluntary, voluntary, differentiated from other international initiatives, and focuses on implementation actions tailored to its specific goals.

Key Points

• Background: Part of CEM's Lessons Learned, reinforcing voluntary country-specific plans.
• Power Sector: High electrification, 67% RE penetration potential, unified grid with 3,100 km transmission.
• Policies: Coal phase-out by 2040, carbon neutrality, renewable energy promotion.
• Future: Renewable generation dominance by 2050, storage investments, grid digitalization.
• Implementation: Institutional coordination, targets for reduced emissions and increased renewable share.