Cardones power station
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Cardones power station (Central Térmica Cardones) is an operating power station of at least 155-megawatts (MW) in Copiapó, Atacama, Chile. It is also known as Tierra Amarilla.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardones power station | Copiapó, Atacama, Chile | -27.4880, -70.3854 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: -27.487975, -70.3854
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating[2] | diesel[3][4][2] | 155 MW[3][4][2] | gas turbine[3] | - | - | - |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Operator | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Inkia Energy[5] | Inkia Energy | I Squared Capital |
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://goo.gl/maps/sA3p6LvPT9Yy3mVz9.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 (PDF) https://energia.gob.cl/sites/default/files/compendio_cartografico_diciembre_2022.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Central Cardones - Central Cardones". Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 (PDF) https://inkiaenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/INKENE-MDA-FS-Q4-2018.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Inkia Energy". Generadoras de Chile. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
Additional data
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