AES Gener Announces the Final Closure of Laguna Verde Power Plant

April 20, 2021

• The decision is a new step forward in the strategy to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

 

April 20, 2021.- In line with efforts aimed at accelerating the disconnection of its thermoelectric operations in the country, AES Gener announced the final closure of Laguna Verde Power Plant (58.35 MW of installed capacity), located in the town of the same name in the commune of Valparaíso.

The Company formally requested the National Energy Commission (CNE) to definitively disconnect the units –two steam turbines and one gas turbine– that make up the Laguna Verde Plant.

The CEO of AES Gener, Ricardo Falú, highlighted that this is a new step for the company in its process to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, a key element of its Greentegra transformational strategy, which began in May 2018.

Falú thanked each of the collaborators who have worked at the plant for their commitment, effort and contribution to the country.

Greentegra Strategy

Through its Greentegra transformational strategy, AES Gener contributes to the sustainable reactivation of the countries where it operates with investments of nearly US$3 billion in renewable power projects that will generate more than 7,000 direct jobs with a focus on hiring women and local labor.

AES Gener is integrating 2305 MW of wind, solar, hydroelectric and battery capacity to its portfolio in Chile and Colombia, from 2019 to 2023, with 1356 MW already in operation or under construction.