In 2021, hydropower accounted for the largest share of Chile's installed gross electricity generation capacity, at 23 percent. Solar followed closely, accounting for the second largest share, with a contribution of 20 percent. Along with wind and geothermal, renewable energy sources represented over 54 percent of the South American country's installed capacity.
Distribution of installed electricity generation capacity in Chile in 2021, by technology
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Distribution of installed electricity generation capacity in Chile in 2021, by technology [Graph], CNE, July 26, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/762291/installed-power-capacity-technology-chile/