What is MEICO solar?

At Meico Solar we want to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy through the electrification of the economy and solar energy. We believe this transition must be economically sustainable and add value for everyone involved.

What is it like working at MEICO solar?

Being part of the Meico Solar family has been a positive challenge in my career. The work environment is excellent, everyone is committed to help you achieve your goals. I’ve had tons of opportunities to grow professionally and as a person.

What are the main sources of electricity in Chile?

Main sources of electricity in Chile are hydroelectricity, gas, oil and coal. Renewable energy in the forms of wind and solar energy are also coming into use, encouraged by collaboration since 2009 with the United States Department of Energy. The electricity industry is privatized with ENDESA as the largest company in the field.

What type of energy is used in Chile?

Energy in Chile is dominated by fossil fuels, with coal, oil and gas accounting for 73.4% of the total primary energy. Biofuels and waste account for another 20.5% of primary energy supply, with the rest sourced from hydro and other renewables. Electricity consumption was 68.90 TWh in 2014.

What is Chile's primary energy supply?

Chile's total primary energy supply (TPES) was 36.10 Mtoe in 2014. Energy in Chile is dominated by fossil fuels, with coal, oil and gas accounting for 73.4% of the total primary energy. Biofuels and waste account for another 20.5% of primary energy supply, with the rest sourced from hydro and other renewables.

How did electricity reform work in Chile?

Chile's successful electricity sector reform, which served as a model for other countries, was carried out in the first half of the 1980s. Vertical and horizontal unbundling of generation, transmission and distribution and large-scale privatization led to soaring private investment.