Chile achieved a new milestone in December 2024 by generating a record 42% of its electricity from wind and solar, according to global energy think tank Ember. This surpasses the previous monthly record of 39.6% set in September 2024.
Throughout 2024, solar and wind generated a record 33% of Chile’s electricity, up from 30% in 2023. In total, renewables provided 70% of the country’s electricity in 2024, while fossil fuels accounted for 30%. This marks a significant shift from just five years ago, when fossil fuels led with 53% and renewables provided 47% of Chile’s electricity. Wind and solar were just beginning their meteoric rise, providing 14% of Chile’s electricity in 2019.
The rapid growth in renewables in Chile has been provided by solar and wind, which currently account for 21% and 12% of generation, respectively. Their share has more than doubled since 2019 when solar provided 8% of Chile’s electricity and wind 6%.
