The smarter E has announced the launch of The smarter E Summit Chile, a new high-level industry platform aimed at advancing Chile’s energy transition and strengthening collaboration across the energy, mining, and industrial sectors. The inaugural event will take place on June 30–July 1, 2027, at Hotel Enjoy in Antofagasta, Chile, bringing together project developers, technology providers, investors, utilities, policymakers, mining companies, and large industrial energy users.
The summit marks an expansion of The smarter E’s presence in Latin America and will focus on developments in renewable energy, battery energy storage, grid infrastructure, and green hydrogen. As one of Latin America’s leading clean energy markets, Chile is witnessing significant growth across these sectors, creating opportunities for investment, technology deployment, and industrial decarbonization.
A key focus of the event will be the interaction between renewable energy generation, energy storage, grid expansion, green hydrogen, and mining. Antofagasta, one of Chile’s most important mining hubs, provides direct access to major industrial energy consumers pursuing decarbonization strategies. Mining companies are increasingly investing in renewable electricity procurement, fleet electrification, green fuels, and low-carbon industrial processes, creating opportunities for energy solution providers and technology innovators.
Green hydrogen will also feature prominently in the summit programme. Dedicated sessions under the established Hydrogen Dialogue Latin America brand are planned to bring together hydrogen developers, technology providers, industrial off-takers, investors, and policymakers to discuss market developments and opportunities.
The selection of Antofagasta reflects its strategic position in Chile’s energy transition. Located at the gateway to the Atacama Desert, the region combines some of the world’s highest solar irradiation levels with a strong concentration of utility-scale renewable energy projects, growing battery storage deployment, major green hydrogen initiatives, and large-scale mining operations.
Participants will have opportunities to engage with stakeholders across the energy value chain, from raw material extraction and component manufacturing to project development, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning. The summit will feature expert-led conference sessions and targeted networking opportunities designed to facilitate industry discussions, investment opportunities, and business partnerships.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Florian Wessendorf, Managing Director of Solar Promotion International, said, “Chile is one of the most dynamic energy markets worldwide. With The smarter E Summit Chile, we are creating a platform that connects the country’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with its globally important mining industry.”
The smarter E Summit Chile will serve as a platform for collaboration between the renewable energy, mining, and industrial sectors, supporting the development and deployment of integrated clean energy solutions. The event forms part of The smarter E’s international activities, which include Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive, and EM-Power, covering renewable energy, energy storage, e-mobility, hydrogen, and digital energy solutions.
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