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Chile lies in the infamous 'Pacific Ring of Fire'...over 4,200 kms on the active side of the Andes' volcanic chain.
But Santiago produces little renewable energy...and instead must import 70% of its costly energy.
Unlike New Zealand...which gets 77% of its energy from renewable sources.
Though a pioneer in geothermal energy...not one megawatt of energy today comes from geothermal.
Chile hopes to expand renewable energy production to 10%-or even 20%...by 2024...and may partner up with New Zealand for expertise on geothermal development.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/05/20135995348737861.html
