Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant — 114 MW Solar

Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant is a 114.4 MW solar power facility located in Chile, commissioned in 2021. The plant generates electricity using solar energy, contributing to the country’s renewable energy capacity.

It ranks as the 10th largest solar plant in Chile. With a capacity of 114.4 MW, it represents 2.57% of Chile’s total solar capacity of 4,458 MW. Chile has 81 solar plants with a combined capacity of 4,458 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Copiapó Solar Project at 390 MW, Cerro Dominador is approximately 29% the size.

Solar energy is becoming increasingly significant in Chile, providing around 14% of the total electricity generation. The Cerro Dominador plant is strategically located to maximize solar exposure in the Atacama Desert region. It is situated approximately 50 km from the city of Calama in northern Chile.