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Chacayes run of river hydro project is a 111 MW power plant located in the Cachapoal Valley of Chile. Operating since 2011, it has played an important role meeting country’s increasing demand of electricity, reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to the economic growth and sustainable development of local communities.

According to the expectations of the International Energy Agency (IEA), hydropower is expected to remain the world’s largest source of renewable energy. The reason? It is simple: when it comes to renewables, hydroelectricity is one of the most mature technologies globally. It is a reliable, versatile, and low-cost generati…