GroupGeneral InfoOwner/s: IbereolicaTechnology: Central receiver (power tower)Country: ChileStatus: PlannedPurpose: CommercialUsage: ElectricityPower: 400.00 MWLocation: Maria Elena, AntofagastaGeneration: 2 589.00 GWhLand area: 2 897 hectares TechnologySolar fieldHeat Transfer Fluid: Molten salts - sodium and potassium nitratesHTF Temp in: 290ºCHTF Temp out: 565ºCTower height: 260 mPower blockStorage Y/N: YesStorage type: two tank direct - Molten saltsCooling: Dry Companies involvedProject developer: Ibereolica SocioeconomicsCost: $3.29 billionConstruction Employment: 500 jobs-yearO&M employment: 160 jobs-year
The promoter has filed an Environmental Impact Statement to be assessed by Chile's Government.
The proposed project is a 400 MW CSP complex comprised by four independent 100 MW plants.