Overview
BOQUIAMARGO is a 1 MW hydroelectric power plant in Chile, operated by ELECTRICA SAN MIGUEL. It contributes to the country's renewable energy mix.
BOQUIAMARGO is a hydroelectric power plant located in Chile, with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The facility is owned and operated by ELECTRICA SAN MIGUEL and is currently operational. As a small-scale hydro plant, it plays a role in local renewable energy generation. Hydroelectric power in Chile is supported by the country's mountainous geography and abundant water resources. Plants like BOQUIAMARGO operate under national regulations that promote renewable energy development, including the Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Law (Ley 20.257/20.698). The technology typically involves run-of-river or reservoir-based systems, with low operational emissions. The plant's small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial user, contributing to grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its environmental footprint is minimal compared to thermal plants, with no direct CO2 emissions during operation. The facility supports Chile's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Environmental context
As a hydroelectric plant, BOQUIAMARGO produces electricity without direct combustion, resulting in negligible air pollutant emissions. Its small scale (1 MW) limits potential ecological impacts, such as altered river flow or fish passage disruption, which are typically managed through environmental impact assessments. The plant operates in a region with diverse ecosystems, and its presence supports renewable energy targets while minimizing local environmental disturbance.
Frequently asked questions
BOQUIAMARGO is located in Chile, at coordinates -37.8676, -71.6138.
BOQUIAMARGO has an installed capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), classifying it as a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
The plant is owned and operated by ELECTRICA SAN MIGUEL.
Hydroelectric plants in Chile operate under the Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Law (Ley 20.257/20.698), which promotes renewable energy development, and must comply with environmental impact assessments under the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA).
As a renewable hydroelectric plant, BOQUIAMARGO supports Chile's target of carbon neutrality by 2050 by generating electricity without direct CO2 emissions, diversifying the energy mix, and providing local grid stability.