Aelas's News
07/03/2022
Interview with a graduate of the Professional Practice and Mentoring Program with a Gender Approach
Loreto Cepeda Espinoza es una de las alumnas egresadas del programa de prácticas para estudiantes mujeres, realizado en nuestro parque eólico Sarco a finales de 2021.
13/02/2022
Cuel wind farm resumes its operations
Una vez terminada la primera fase del proceso de investigación correspondiente al incidente ocurrido el pasado 8 de febrero de 2022.
09/02/2022
About Cuel wind farm incident
On February 8, 2022, in the afternoon, an incident was reported regarding the detachment of a blade from a wind turbine at our Cuel wind farm.
20/01/2022
Co-work of tourism in Llanquihue: inauguration of collaborative space to enhance and value the tourist offer of the commune
En la ciudad de Llanquihue fue inaugurado importante proyecto que restauró y trasformó una antigua maestranza de 360 metros cuadrados ubicada frente a la laguna El Loto, en un espacio abierto y colaborativo para promover y desarrollar el emprendimiento alrededor del turismo y la cultura de la comuna.
29/11/2021
Young students become the first graduates of a pioneering program of internships and mentoring with a gender perspective in the wind energy sector
Luego de dos meses, cinco alumnas de educación superior finalizaron su práctica profesional en Parque Eólico Sarco de Aela Energía, convirtiéndose en las primeras egresadas de un programa de prácticas y mentorías con enfoque de género del sector de energía eólica en la región de Atacama.
24/11/2021
Launch of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy
Con mucho orgullo, el equipo de Aela Energía lanzó su Política de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI) con el objetivo de profundizar sus prácticas vigentes relativas a fomentar una cultura laboral inclusiva, de equidad y diversidad.
07/10/2021
Huasco tour operators close training in Caleta Chañaral
La iniciativa de Aela Energía y su Parque Eólico Sarco, en coordinación con la Mesa de Turismo y Sernatur, tiene por objetivo generar redes y vínculos entre oferentes de paquetes turísticos y prestadores de servicios que involucran hotelería, transporte y alimentación, además de capacitar a los operadores en actividades propias de la rama.
04/10/2021
Higher education students will pursue their professional internships in the energy sector thanks to the unique and pioneering program of the Sarco Wind Farm
Por primera vez en el área de la energía en la Región de Atacama, estudiantes mujeres de educación superior de la zona, accederán al programa de prácticas profesionales impulsado por Aela Energía, a través de Parque Eólico Sarco, con el apoyo de sus empresas contratistas Revergy y Siemens Gamesa.
30/08/2021
Research process promotes unprecedented reproduction of native species in the Atacama region
Los parques hasta ahora creen en nuestros proyectos, en nosotros y que podemos salir adelante. Nos han apoyado mucho y para nosotros son un aliado fundamental, no hay mayor satisfacción que ver a una localidad empoderada, avanzando de la mano de los parques eólicos que se encuentran acá en el territorio.
20/08/2021
Community of seaweed collectors boost their businesses thanks to productive development projects
Los parques hasta ahora creen en nuestros proyectos, en nosotros y que podemos salir adelante. Nos han apoyado mucho y para nosotros son un aliado fundamental, no hay mayor satisfacción que ver a una localidad empoderada, avanzando de la mano de los parques eólicos que se encuentran acá en el territorio.
13/07/2021
Aela Energía joins Pulse and certifies its 100% renewable energy
Esta certificación se realiza a través de la plataforma Pulse, que permite trazar y dar visibilidad sobre el origen renovable de la energía, dejando la información a disposición de los consumidores y reforzando el compromiso con la descarbonización de nuestro país.
08/07/2021
Sarco wind farm and CEAZA implement innovative program of scientific education
A través de la conexión por video llamadas a científicos y por medio de apoyos en videos, kits de indagación, uso de tablets y seguimiento a través de redes sociales, el Programa de Educación Científica “Pajareando Juntos”, ha permitido motivar la curiosidad científica a través del estudio y observación de las aves presentes en su entorno
19/11/2018
Sarco Wind Farm participated in the Second Major Citizens’ Fair
The activity, focused on strengthening students’ civic training, was attended by authorities, representatives of the Office for Productive Development and of the region’s main companies
15/11/2018
Cuel Wind Farm participated in Sustainability Education Fair
It shared its experience and vision in the areas of clean energy, sustainable development, innovation and environmental protection.
05/11/2018
Vietnam Ambassador and authorities visited Cuel Wind Farm
The visit was carried out in the framework of a program promoted by the Biobío Development Corporation, which seeks to enhance regional economic collaboration.
29/10/2018
Llanquihue Communities Visited Aurora Wind Farm
Community representatives visited Aela Energía project facilities and learned about the construction and assembly process.
27/10/2018
Cuel Wind Farm and San Francisco Community Inaugurate Community Center
The project aims to carry out activities to improve the sector, such as training and community
entrepreneurship.
23/10/2018
Aela Energía analyzed the market of free customers
The company's commercial manager appreciated the opportunities and challenges of this trend, which is making the market more competitive
18/10/2018
Authorities make an inspection visit to Aurora Wind Farm
The Intendant and Energy Seremi of the Los Lagos Region and the Mayor of the Llanquihue Municipality toured the wind farm built by Aela Energía to learn about the project and its progress.
12/10/2018
Aurora Wind Farm and Lefnahuel indigenous community inaugurate Community Center
The project will benefit over 100 neighbors who will have a multipurpose space to carry out various activities.
24/08/2018
Aurora Wind Farm provides investment funds for community project development
In a ceremony attended by regional and municipal authorities, Aela Energía’s project under construction awarded funds to support the execution of 8 projects, in a first stage, that will benefit neighboring communities of the Aurora Wind Farm.
23/08/2018
Aurora Wind Farm starts NCRE workshops in schools in the Llanquihue Municipality.
They aim to give children practical knowledge on photovoltaic, geothermal and wind energies.
20/08/2018
Sarco Wind Farm invited the communities to become acquainted with the Project’s work and progress
Community representatives visited Aela Energía’s wind farm facilities and were updated on the construction and operation process.
17/08/2018
Fundación PRODEMU and the Cuel Wind Farm provide technical and economic support to women’s business ventures.
The agreement contemplates the provision of seed capital to 24 women from rural areas in Los Angeles.
10/08/2018
First wind turbine installed in Aurora Wind Farm
Situated in the Llanquihue municipality, this project will have an installed capacity of 129 MW, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 195,000 households.
10/08/2018
Sarco Wind Farm awards investment funds to finance community projects
Aela Energía’s project under construction will support the execution of 12 projects, in a first stage, that benefit the communities of Chañaral of Aceituno, Carrizalillo and Los Burros/La Reina.
03/08/2018
Sarco Wind Farm and Diaguita Chipasse Tatara indigenous community inaugurate solar project
The 10.4 kWP photovoltaic solar plant will feed solar energy into irrigation water pumping during daytime hours.
06/07/2018
The first blades arrive at Aurora Wind Farm
During the construction phase, this project will have an installed capacity of 129 MW, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 195,000 households.
20/06/2018
First wind turbine installed in Sarco Wind Farm
During June, the first of 50 turbines to be installed in our Sarco Wind Farm was assembled.
25/04/2018
Sarco Wind Farm receives its first towers
The towers were transported from the Huasco Port to the construction site.
25/03/2018
Power Transformer arrives at the Aurora Wind Farm
This piece of latest technology, is key in the project operation, since it is responsible for raising the voltage from 33kV to 220kV,
21/12/2017
Aela Energia awarded with the “Latin American Renewables Deal of the Year”
Thomson Reuters Project Finance International (PFI) honoured Aela Energia (“Aela”) with the “Latin American Renewables Deal of the Year” award.
06/09/2017
Cuel Wind Farm and Prodemu subscribe a collaboration agreement
Cuel Wind Farm and Prodemu subscribe a collaboration agreement, 22 women entrepreneurs will receive training and resources for the development of individual businesses
29/08/2017
Aela Energía Interview in CNN Chile
In an interview, he gave to CNN Chile’s “Agenda Económica” program, Aela Energia’s Commercial Manager Daniel Garrido addressed various topics on the Company and non-conventional renewable energy (NCRE).
10/08/2017
Aela reactivates search for new wind and solar investments
It took the company almost a year to reach financial close to complete half of its goal in Chile: install 600 MW of wind and solar power.
08/08/2017
Aela Energía achieved financial close and begins construction of two wind farms
Financial close for the construction of Aela Energía’s Sarco and Aurora wind farm was finalized yesterday under an 18-year Project Finance structure.
31/05/2017
Aela Energía participates in opening panel of ElecGas 2017
With over 200 key stakeholders in the energy market in attendance, Aela participated in the debate on changes in the business model for generators, the future of renewable energies and the regulatory framework, among other issues
19/12/2016
Wind Power Working Group, an initiative that will boost local development
The constitution of the Wind Power Working Group was signed in Chañaral de Aceituno, in the Municipality of Freirina.
09/12/2016
Aela invited to FOREDE Seminar
The Status of Investment Projects in Atacama seminar was held in the framework of the Regional Development Forum (FOREDE) organized by CORPROA. Aela was invited to give a briefing on its Sarco wind farm project
15/11/2016
Aela attended 2016 Biobío Energy Congress
The Congress was attended by local authorities, foreign delegations, energy industry leaders, scholars and students
12/10/2016
Aela successfully participates on SING Forum’s 14th version debate panel
The event included a debate panel on the new national electrical system that connects the northern and central systems
23/09/2016
Aela’s participation in CIGRE seminar
Aela Senior Commercial Analyst César Vásquez played a central part at the Cigré Seminar held last Monday 12 September on "Renewable Energy: long term outlook and how to meet goals,”
15/09/2016
Aela will close 2016 with a portfolio of 332 MW in assets operative or under construction
Aela Energía has confirmed its rule as a leading player in the last two electricity supply tender processes for regulated clients, in which the biggest blocks of energy were auctioned off since the system was created
24/08/2016
Aurora Wind Farm successfully ends training courses to Llanquihue communities
With a solemn ceremony, the training program, organized under the Aurora Wind Farm frame, to neighbours of Llanquihue district, was end.
17/08/2016
Second successive energy auction award for Aela Energía in a process for regulated clients
After the results were published, Daniel Garrido, Commercial Manager of Aela, highlighted this fact as a new milestone in the company growth strategy.
05/07/2016
Aela’s intervention in discussion panel from FORO SIC
This event included a panel on, among other topics, price projections for the coming tender and results of previous tenders in Peru and Mexico.
04/07/2016
Aela Energía reinforces its board of directors
To the current board, consisting of five members from Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power, three new Chilean non-executive directors have been added.
10/02/2016
Cuel Wind Farm closes successful year of operation
Over 400 visits, recognition from the authorities, inauguration of community projects and the announcement of a lookout point in the area
10/11/2015
Aela Energía wins 65% of power supply tender for non-regulated clients
The company, whose shareholders are the private equity fund Actis (60%) and NCRE project developer Mainstream Renewable Power (40%), was awarded 768 GWh/year from the last power supply tender for non-regulated clients