Chiloé Wind Farm

[1] The project included the construction of 42 wind turbines and with a power generation of 100 MW.

[1][3] The project has been met by significant opposition as it is claimed it would destroy "pristine" landscapes and reduce their potential for tourism.

[2] The investment in the project is estimated to be about 250 million US dollars (2018) financed by Chilean and Swedish sources.

[2] It is also claimed it will give the power outage-prone island more reliable electricity sources and independence.

[2] The project was first heard of in 2007, and was subsequently presented by the mayor of Ancud Pablo Ossio (DC) as being in negotiation.

View of the coast of Chiloé Island west of Ancud.