The region, especially Chile, is becoming an attractive destination for innovation and technology investment, which could be of interest to Wisconsin tech-based companies looking to expand abroad.

Wisconsin companies may be able to provide technology solutions to support Cencosud's plan to spend $1.8 billion opening new stores, renovating existing stores, and developing e-commerce in markets such as Chile, Argentina and Peru.

Wisconsin companies can help with the ambitious schedule for implementing the new technology.

Global analysts rank Latin American markets among the top in the world for investment in renewable energy.

Chile, Colombia and Argentina are leading the way.

The project also includes construction of a photovoltaic power plant.

The South American nation will be investing in urban roads, education, telecommunications, water resources and more.

The project, expected to cost $2.5 billion, is expected to break ground in 2020 and be complete by 2026.

With these investments, Chile is looking to make Santiago the technology hub of Latin America.

Wisconsin companies can take part in construction, as well as supplying equipment, machinery and design services.

Opportunities for Wisconsin companies to contribute equipment and expertise

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The Chilean National Energy Commission (CNE) has extended the deadline for its regulated market power supply tender from through July 27, 2016. Under the tender, companies can submit bids for a 20-year power purchase agreement to provide 13,750 GWh annually. This amount of energy represents one-third of current regulated consumer consumption and 29 percent of Chile’s supply for the next decade, making the offer the largest power supply provision in Chile’s history.