en.Wedoany.com Reported - Engie Chile's Totihue substation in Rengo, O'Higgins Region, has obtained Commercial Operation Date (COD), marking the latest progress in the company's power infrastructure expansion strategy. The permit was granted by the National Electric Coordinator (Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional) on May 28, activating the company's first transmission project in the region and strengthening the power infrastructure supplying Rengo, Rancagua, and surrounding towns. The project investment is close to $40 million, aimed at enhancing the reliability and resilience of the National Electric System (SEN).
The project includes the construction of a 220/66 kV sectionalized substation and a new 66 kV double-circuit transmission line connecting the Totihue substation to the Rosario substation. According to the company, this infrastructure will increase the capacity of the regional power system and improve power quality to meet growing electricity demand in one of Chile's most active agricultural, industrial, and logistics regions.
Engie Chile CEO Juan Villavicencio emphasized the importance of developing transmission networks for advancing the national energy system transformation. He stated that the project reflects the company's view on the role of transmission in the energy transition, noting that without transmission, there is no transition, and that power infrastructure is key to integrating more renewable energy, ensuring system security, and supporting the country's sustainable development. The commissioning of the new transmission facility is seen as a critical element in facilitating the grid connection of renewable energy projects and ensuring efficient energy delivery to consumption centers.
The company noted that the Totihue substation will strengthen the regional grid, improving power supply continuity and quality for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Engie Chile Power Networks Managing Director Pilar Acevedo stated that the project execution required high technical standards and coordination. She believes the substation will strengthen the power system in the O'Higgins Region, improving power quality and continuity for homes and industries, and that such projects reflect the company's capability to execute critical infrastructure for the national power system.
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