LOS CURUROS — 110 MW Wind

Los Cururos is a 109.6 MW wind power plant located in Chile, operated by Parque Eolico Los Cururos Ltda. The facility utilizes wind energy to generate electricity and was commissioned in an unspecified year.

It ranks as the 4th largest wind plant in Chile. With a capacity of 109.6 MW, it represents 8.31% of the country’s total wind capacity of 1,319 MW. Chile has 26 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,319 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant in Chile, Parque Eólico San Juan at 193 MW, Los Cururos is approximately 57% the size.

Wind energy plays a significant role in Chile’s renewable energy landscape, contributing to the country’s efforts to diversify its energy mix. The region’s geography, characterized by strong winds, makes it suitable for wind generation. Los Cururos is located approximately 400 km north of Santiago in the Coquimbo Region.