Large-Scale Solar Farm Projects

POWERCHINA's CEME1 Project in Chile is a 480‐megawatt solar photovoltaic facility located in the Atacama Desert, covering an area of approximately 400 hectares. The project comprises a photovoltaic field, a 33/220 kV booster station, and a 9.2‐kilometer single-loop transmission line. Designed to generate around 2,863 megawatt-hours of electricity per day, the facility is expected to supply clean energy to roughly 400,000 households and reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 280,000 metric tons. This project contributes to advancing renewable energy deployment and supporting land resilience in a region known for its harsh environmental conditions.

The development of the CEME1 Project marks a significant step in POWERCHINA's renewable energy portfolio in the Americas and represents the first grid-connected solar project independently developed by the company in Chile. The project overcame various operational challenges, including high ambient temperatures, intense ultraviolet radiation, and frequent sandstorms, through robust planning and optimized construction processes. Its successful commercial operation underscores POWERCHINA's technical capabilities in managing large-scale renewable energy projects under adverse conditions and aligns with broader initiatives to mitigate environmental degradation while enhancing energy security.

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