June 20, 2025
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Interview
Challenges and Opportunities for Chile’s Energy Transition: Insights from wpd Chile
Lutz Kindermann, General Manager of wpd Chile, highlights the key challenges the country faces in its journey towards a sustainable energy transition. He notes that despite positive initiatives like the Decarbonisation Plan, Chile’s electricity system is not yet equipped to handle the high penetration of renewable energy. In particular, he criticises the lack of integration between different generation scales, the outdated wholesale market, and the limitations in transmission infrastructure. Additionally, he underscores the need for a comprehensive reform of both environmental and electrical regulations to ensure the competitiveness and efficiency of the renewable sector. According to Kindermann, Chile’s economic growth largely depends on a structural shift in its energy approach, stressing the urgency of implementing coherent policies to attract investment and meet decarbonisation goals.