Overview
Jama II is a 23.8 MW solar PV facility located in Chile. It is operational and contributes to the country's growing renewable energy capacity.
Jama II is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Chile, with a capacity of 23.8 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and adds to Chile's renewable energy portfolio, which benefits from high solar irradiance in the Atacama Desert region. The plant operates under Chile's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes a target of 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Solar PV is a key technology in Chile's energy transition, with large-scale projects like Jama II supporting grid stability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Jama II contributes to local environmental sustainability by generating clean electricity without direct emissions. Its location in a desert area minimizes land-use conflicts, though solar farms can impact local ecosystems through land clearing and water use for panel cleaning. The facility supports Chile's goal of decarbonizing its energy sector.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest regions on Earth, which offers high solar radiation but poses challenges such as water scarcity for panel cleaning and potential impacts on fragile desert ecosystems. Solar PV installations in this region require careful management of land use and dust accumulation to maintain efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Jama II is located in Chile, in the Antofagasta Region near the Atacama Desert. Its coordinates are approximately 22.581°S, 68.693°W.
Jama II has a capacity of 23.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
Jama II uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Chile aims to generate 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, supported by its Renewable Energy Law and National Energy Policy.
Jama II supplies clean electricity to Chile's grid, helping to diversify the energy mix and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel generation.