Energy Storage - New Energy Events

Eoliasur wins environmental approval for US$135 million, 200 MW battery storage project in Chile’s Biobio region
September 11, 2025
Argentina-based Eoliasur (Flexen) has secured environmental approval for its 200 MW Charruana battery energy storage project in Chile’s Biobio region, representing a US$135 million investment. Construction is slated to start in mid-2026 and take about a year to complete. Source: Renewables Now
Argentina advances 500 MW energy storage tender with US$500 million AlmaGBA initiative
May 29, 2025
Argentina’s Wholesale Electricity Market Administrator (CAMMESA) has published the contract template for the “AlmaGBA Storage” tender, which aims to add up to 500 MW of battery energy storage systems in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA). The national and international bidding process, launched by the Energy Secretariat, anticipates a US$500 million investment with project completion […]
Canadian Solar to supply 228 MW battery storage system for Chilean project
April 25, 2025
Canadian Solar has signed a contract with Chilean energy company Colbún to deliver a 228 MW/912 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for the Diego de Almagro Sur project in the Atacama region. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$510 million for Chilean solar-plus-storage project
April 25, 2025
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$510 million in financing from a consortium of international banks to develop the Estepa hybrid project in Chile. The initiative includes a 215-MW solar plant paired with two battery energy storage systems totaling 418 MW of four-hour capacity. Source: Renewables Now
Chile initiates bidding process for energy storage projects
May 31, 2024
The Chilean Ministry of National Assets initiated a bidding process for leasing public land in northern Chile for standalone energy storage projects. Six sites across Tarapaca, Antofagasta, and Atacama regions are available, along with specific substations at each site. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Energía Chile will construct a 638 MWh energy storage system
December 22, 2022
Engie Energía Chile will construct an energy storage system located in the Coya photovoltaic plant in the Antofagasta region. The project will have a capacity of 638 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
On.Energy is deploying 39 MWh of battery energy storage systems at airports across Latin America
November 17, 2022
On.Energy is working to deploy 39 MWh of battery energy storage systems at airports across Latin America to help improve grid reliability. Source: Energy.Storage.News
Highview Enlasa is set to build a 50-MW/600-MWh liquid air energy storage facility in Chile
September 7, 2022
Highview Enlasa secured environmental approval in Chile’s region of Atacama to build a 50-MW/600-MWh liquid air energy storage (LAES) facility for a total investment of US$160 million. Source: Renewables Now
The Ministry of Energy in Barbados launches a national energy storage policy
August 24, 2022
The Ministry of Energy in Barbados announced the creation of a national energy storage policy. Part of the policy includes mandatory storage systems for larger renewable energy supplies. Source: Barbados Today