Chile’s Collahuasi mine is pursuing a large power tender with a particular focus on renewable energy, Reuters reported citing a source.
“Collahuasi is carrying out a private request for bids for 1,200 GWh (gigawatt hours) of annual energy and approximately 150 megawatts of power, to be delivered starting in the year 2020,” the source said.
Another two individuals also confirmed to Reuters that the auction is taking place.
Collahuasi mine, which is the site for one of the largest copper deposits in the word, is reportedly accepting offers until November, with the winners to be announced in 2017.
Chile has been a key region for renewables in the mining sector. In fact, there have already been several great examples of solar and wind projects introduced at various mine sites across the country.
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