Summary of Private Participation in The Electricity Sector
As a result of the 1982 reform of the electricity sector, 100% of generation, transmission and distribution activities in Chile are in the hands of private companies. Endesa group (5223 MW ; 32,8%), AES Gener (2642 MW 16,6%), Colbún (2591 MW, 16,3%) and Suez Energy (1856 MW ; 11,6%) control the largest part generation sector, in which a total of 26 companies participate. The distribution sector, with about 25 companies, is also dominated by four main groups: CGE Distribución S.A., Chilectra S.A., Chilquinta Energía S.A., and Inversiones Eléctricas del Sur S.A.(Grupo SAESA). As for transmission, Transelec is the largest owner of the transmission grid, followed by CGE transmission.
| Activity | Private participation (%) |
|---|---|
| Generation | 100% |
| Transmission | 100% |
| Distribution | 100% |
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