Chivilingo Hydroelectric Plant, Hydroelectric power station in Lota, Chile
The Chivilingo facility features two Pelton turbines generating 215 kilowatts each, connected to a 10-kilometer transmission line serving the local mines.
Established in 1897, this power station marks the first hydroelectric plant in Chile and the second installation of its type across South America.
The plant represents the evolution of industrial engineering in Chile, demonstrating the shift from coal-based energy to hydroelectric power generation.
Located 14 kilometers south of Lota, the plant operates as a museum where visitors can examine early electrical engineering technologies.
The facility earned recognition as an IEEE Milestone in electrical engineering for its role in developing power generation systems in South America.
Location: Lota
GPS coordinates: -37.13587,-73.14479
Latest update: May 15, 2025 02:45
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