- The project, located in the Antofagasta Region and co-developed by FreePower Group, is moving steadily toward construction after successfully completing its environmental permitting process, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
In January 2025, the project obtained a favorable Environmental Qualification Resolution (RCA), authorizing the construction, operation, and closure of the photovoltaic park and its transmission line. More recently, it has received additional regulatory support.
In August, the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) determined that the pertinence consultation for the construction and operation of a new section of the 220 kV transmission line at the Nueva Zaldívar Substation is not required to undergo the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA). This resolution allows the project to advance in environmental terms toward its sectoral permitting phase.
This Transmission Section will consist of a set of equipment that will enable the interconnection between the project’s transmission line and the existing Nueva Zaldívar Substation systems, ensuring efficient and reliable integration into the national electricity grid. With this milestone, the development team anticipates securing all necessary rights and permits to commence construction during the first quarter of 2026.
The park, to be located in the Antofagasta Region, will comprise 384,076 solar modules with a nominal capacity of 250 MW, complemented by 250 MW of storage systems providing four hours of autonomy. The energy generated will be injected into the National Electric System (SEN) through a high-voltage transmission line connecting to the Nueva Zaldívar Substation. With construction scheduled for the first half of 2026, the project is expected to create approximately 1,200 jobs at peak activity and will have an estimated operational life of 35 years.
Co-developed by FreePower Group, the project features large-scale solar generation capacity and will make a significant contribution to Chile’s energy transition, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the responsible development of renewable projects that foster a more sustainable future.
