Water Management
The energy transition implies a joint national transformation towards sustainable development in terms of the generation, distribution, and uses of energy, as well as a focus on conserving natural resources to prevent, mitigate, and adapt to the impact of climate change.
Enel Chile's purpose consists of building a common road map towards sustainable progress shared with all stakeholders, so that no one is left behind in this important process, integrating climate challenges within the economic and social growth of the country.
Water resources conservation initiatives
Efficient, rational, and sustainable use of water, in a water-stressed area. Transport of liquid industrial waste from the San Isidro power plant operations, avoiding the generation of waste water and maximizing the recycling of water in other industry production cycles.
An innovative idea to convert the Enel Green Power photovoltaic solar power plants into self-sustainable plants, along with workshops and activities open to the community around the operation and use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, installation and maintenance of residential solar power facilities, recycling and reuse of materials, and visits to the Enel Green Power plants.
Efficient use of water and sustainable development are at the heart of this project that implements efficient drip irrigation techniques, equivalent to 90% savings in water.
Adoption of irrigation technologies on farms with efficient use of water, allowing for savings of around 3,000 m3/ha, on average, in the area’s most relevant crops. Since its beginning in 2015, 1,457 people have participated, including 54% women.
Creation of safe spaces for tourist access to the areas around our hydropower plants
Six hectares of land, known as Parque La Isla, returned to the “Mapu Pilmaiquen” Mapuche Huilliche indigenous community for its management and conservation, framed within our commitment to economic development, local identity, and green employment. Safe and controlled access for more than 6,000 tourists per year, to this space of unique beauty and Mapuche identity.
Safe and controlled access to the Rapel Reservoir and surrounding environment for local communities. Offers fun opportunities to learn about nature and climate change.
Safe and controlled access to El Barco Lake for tourists and local communities. Collaboration with the Pehuenche Indigenous Community, in line with our commitment to economic development, local identity, and green employment.
Access to clean water and sanitation for the local communities
Improvement and regularization of permanent water service with adequate sanitary conditions to avoid disease and improve the families’ living conditions.
Create a system to treat and dispose of liquid household waste in the priority communities of this area
