Chile’s energy regulator said on Wednesday it had received 72 bids from <a href="https://renewablesnow.com/news/seven-bidders-show-up-for-chiles-short-term-power-tender-1286307/" target="_blank">seven companies</a> in an exceptional power supply auction aimed at securing 1,470 GWh electricity for regulated customers during 2026, though not all of them will be up for an award.