Mining companies in Chile, the world’s largest producer of copper, are seeking to renegotiate energy contracts to include cheaper renewable power, according to Reuters. The sector, which has been historically dependent on coal and gas for power, is inviting tenders from wind and solar producers who can make the most of Chile’s long coastline. Up until 2014, nearly all of the nation’s public and private energy contracts went to gas, diesel, hydroelectric, and coal generators. Advertisement ’s Mainstream, are expected to benefit from the shift to renewables.
Mining companies in Chile, the world’s largest producer of copper, are seeking to renegotiate energy contracts to include cheaper renewable power, according to Reuters. The sector, which has been historically dependent on coal and gas for power, is inviting tenders from wind and solar producers who can make the most of Chile’s long coastline. Advertisement ’s Mainstream, are expected to benefit from the shift to renewables.