Chile’s solar PV capacity reached 12.2 GW, representing about 61% of total reneweable energy capacity as of May 2026. Solar also led renewables generation, contributing 1,825 GWh in April—over 55% of monthly reneables output in the National Electric System.
Chile’s renewable energy installed capacity reached 20,006 MW in May 2026, equivalent to 52% of the country’s total generation capacity, according to the June Monthly Report published by the National Energy Commission (CNE). Of this total, 12,184 MW corresponds to solar photovoltaic, representing around 61% of installed renewables capacity.
Almost all clean energy capacity is connected to the National Electric System (SEN), totaling 19,964 MW. The remainder is distributed across the Aysén Electric System (30 MW) and the Magallanes System (12 MW). In addition to solar PV, the operational renewable energy fleet includes 6,310 MW of wind, 666 MW of biomass, 654 MW of run-of-river small hydro, 108 MW of concentrated solar power, and 84 MW of geothermal capacity.
The CNE lists 185 renewable energy projects under construction, totaling 4,176 MW. Solar PV accounts for 3,768 MW, or roughly 90% of the pipeline. Wind projects represent 370 MW, while small hydro projects total 35 MW.
