LONDON, Aug. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

On 12 August, 4 studies produced by ORE Catapult, the United Kingdom's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, will be presented at the British Ambassador's Residence in Santiago. The studies provide recommendations to support the development of offshore wind energy in Chile.

The event will be opened by the British Ambassador to Chile, David Concar, and will include a presentation of the main findings of the studies, followed by a panel discussion entitled "Next Steps for Offshore Wind in Chile". Panellists will include representatives from the Ministry of Energy, InvestChile, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez and the Centre for the Transition towards Resilient and Autonomous Electric Systems (CENTRA).

Report findings

The findings show that Chile has exceptional conditions to develop a competitive offshore wind industry.Arange of complementary actions will be needed to translate this potential into concrete projects. Keyactionsidentifiedinclude strengthening regulatory andpermittingframeworks, enhancing coordination among public institutions, ensuringtimelyplanning of electricity transmission infrastructure, and supporting the development of local capabilities, a skilled workforce and domestic supply chains.

The research also highlights the importance of adopting an integrated approach to sector development by aligning energy, port and spatial planning with a long-term strategy that provides certainty for investors and facilitates the delivery of future projects.

The reportsidentifysignificant opportunities for regional economic growth.In particular, ithighlights the potential of offshore wind torevitalisestrategic ports, attract new industrialinvestmentand create highly skilled jobs, particularly in industrial regions such as Biobío.

Recommendations

The recommendations are informed by the United Kingdom's experience, site visits, and consultations with stakeholders from both countries. They cover key areas for sector development, including ports, electricity transmission, maritime planning, energy policy, workforce development, environmental considerations and supply chains. The objective is to contribute to the creation of a competitive, scalable and attractive market for private investment.

The studies were developed by ORE Catapult as part of an initiative led by the British Embassy in Santiago and funded by the UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

Read the reports:

Recommendations for offshore wind development in Chile

PDF, 1020 KB, 51 pages

Strategic assessment of port capacity in Chile

PDF, 1.92 MB, 40 pages

Skills and workforce for offshore wind in Chile

PDF, 788 KB, 25 pages

HVDC bootstraps for grid reinforcement and offshore wind integration

PDF, 881 KB, 29 pages

Spanish reports:

Recomendaciones para el desarrollo de la energía eólica marina en Chile

PDF, 1.09 MB, 55 pages

Evaluación estrategica de la capacidad portuaria en Chile

PDF, 2.14 MB, 43 pages

Habilidades y mano de obra para la energía eólica marina en Chile

PDF, 1020 KB, 18 pages

Sistemas de arranque HVDC para el refuerzo de la red electrica y la integración de la energía eólica marina

PDF, 1.29 MB, 24 pages

Further information

If you want to know more about these reports, please contact the British Embassy Santiago.

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