(SeeNews) - Jan 15, 2014 - Chile's Atacama region is expected to receive investments of over USD 7.5 billion (EUR 5.499bn) in solar energy in the long term, including 12 approved and 27 new photovoltaic projects in Chanaral, Diego de Almagro, Copiapo, Tierra Amarilla and Vallenar municipalities, the energy ministry said.