Favourable economics and abundant sunshine are fuelling a solar energy boom in the conservative state.
For the past decade, a groundbreaking law has required all public bodies in Wales to consider the long-term impact of their decisions.
In 2024, 50% of the nation's electricity came from renewable sources as wind became the biggest contributor.
The switch from fossil fuels means emissions from Chile's electricity sector have fallen 41% since peaking in 2013.
Among other things, parking mandates for new residential buildings are capped at no more than 0.5 spaces per apartment.
Existing sand batteries are used only as a heat source, so the new plant will need to operate at higher temperatures to discharge electricity.
The number of people cycling was 57% higher in 2024 than just two years before, and 70% up from 2017 levels.

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