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Chile reviews US$879 million in solar and battery storage projects
February 6, 2025
Six energy projects featuring solar and battery storage have been submitted to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment Service (SEIA). The proposals include 155.34 MW of solar capacity and over 1 GW of battery storage (BESS), with a total investment of US$879.16 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Barbados takes major step towards battery energy storage procurement
November 21, 2024
Barbados is advancing towards procurement of 60 megawatts of battery energy storage systems (BESS), a key step to integrating intermittent renewable energy into the grid. The Ministry of Energy and Business announced that a Request for Information (RFI) for new storage capacity and Competitive Procurement term sheets was launched on November 8. Source: GIS Barbados
MOU signed to develop solar projects in Colombia’s Amazon
November 7, 2024
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by IDB Invest, DUE Capital and Services, BBVA, Bonus Gestión de Activos, and FDN to support the development of two solar projects in Colombia’s Amazon region. The Centenario and Matakavi solar plants, which will include battery storage, aim to provide 24/7 clean energy to local communities, reduce reliance […]
Biwo Renovables secures permit for US$45 million 20.64 MW battery storage project in Chile
October 24, 2024
Chilean clean energy developer Biwo Renovables has obtained an environmental permit to install a 20.64 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) named Volcan Guallatiri in the Maule region, with a project value of approximately US$45 million. Source: Renewables Now
SUSI Partners to fund 860 MW battery energy storage portfolio in Chile
August 15, 2024
SUSI Partners will fund the development of a battery energy storage portfolio in Chile, in partnership with local developer BIWO Renovables. The portfolio comprises 22 battery projects with a total capacity of 860 MW. Most projects are in advanced stages, with the first expected to be ready for construction in the first half of 2025. […]
Dominican Republic approves new solar projects with storage
July 5, 2024
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic granted a definitive concession for the 83.4 MW/101.6 MWp Ardavin Solar project, which includes an energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Puntacana Group partners with Eurelius for solar energy project in Punta Cana
March 14, 2024
The Puntacana Group and Eurelius have signed an agreement to implement a solar energy generation project in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This project will generate over 50% of the energy consumed in the community, with plans for more than 30 MWp of solar production and over 50 MWh of battery storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grenergy Renovables secures 15-Year PPA for 260 MW solar-plus-storage in Chile’s Oasis de Atacama
February 1, 2024
Grenergy Renovables has secured a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the fourth phase of its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile.The entire Oasis de Atacama complex will encompass nearly 1 GW of solar capacity and 4.1 GWh in battery energy storage systems, with the fourth phase featuring 260 MW of solar and 220 […]
AES Andes successfully connects a 180 MW solar farm with BESS in Chile
August 3, 2023
AES Andes has successfully connected a 180 MW solar farm with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chile. The solar farm, named Andes Solar II-B, is now operational and will provide clean and reliable electricity to the Chilean grid. Source: Renewables Now