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Peru and Chile are reviving plans to connect their power grids, letting them share Chile's abundant solar energy with Peru's hydropower in a partnership that could prevent waste and power millions. The 1,000 MW transmission line would exchange up to 5,700 GWh of electricity annually while saving both countries $170 million every year.
Peru and Chile are reviving plans to connect their electricity grids, creating a 1,000 MW link that would share Chile's abundant solar power with Peru while tapping Peru's hydropower and natural gas when the sun isn't shining. The project could save both countries $170 million annually while cutting waste from Chile's curtailed solar energy.