Chile's Valhalla Energy plans to harness the country's remarkable geography to make clean power by pumping seawater up into mountains during the day and releasing it at night.
What is the Chilean hydro project?
The project, which will be built at an unspecified location in Chile's Andes region, will combine a pumped hydro storage station that uses saltwater with a desalination system to be powered by wind and solar.
Which Chilean hydropower plant will use solar power?
“Situated in the coastal area of Caleta San Marcos, 100km south of Iquique, it will be the first Chilean hydropower plant to use solar power to perform operations.” An environmental assessment has been performed by Valhalla and the environmental impact study (EIA) for the project has been approved.
Will Valhalla be a partner with Chile's energy goals?
Valhalla is currently in the process of inviting strategic investors to participate as partners in the ownership of the project. Valhalla's innovative project is compatible with Chile's energy goals.