Energy companies in Chile , the world ’s largest producer of copper , are seeking to renegotiate energy contracts to include cheaper renewable power , according to Bloomberg . The sector , which has been historically dependent on coal and oil for power , is inviting tenders from wind and solar producers who can make the most of Chile ’s long coastline . Clean energy generators , like Spain ’s Solar Energia and Germany Antofagasta declined to comment, but a document released by the company on Monday noted that low prices at the public power auction implied energy cost savings. ’s Mainstream , are expected to benefit from the shift to renewables .
Energy companies in Chile , the world ’s largest producer of copper , are seeking to renegotiate energy contracts to include cheaper renewable power , according to Bloomberg . The sector , which has been historically dependent on coal and oil for power , is inviting tenders from wind and solar producers who can make the most of Chile ’s long coastline . Clean energy generators , like Spain ’s Solar Energia and Germany ’s Mainstream , are expected to benefit from the shift to renewables .