n 2010, thermal energy displaced hydro as the major source of energy generation for the Chilean Central Interconnected System. Coal, natural gas, and diesel supplied over 50% of energy consumed while hydropower accounted for 48%. This trend is expected to continue in 2011 if current water shortage conditions persist. (El Mercurio, 1/4/11) Last year’s drought created a 26% increase in thermal generation as compared to 2009.
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