BESS

BESS del Desierto is Latin America’s first large-scale stand-alone energy storage plant inaugurated in Chile

May 15, 2025

The BESS del Desierto plant, inaugurated in Chile by Atlas Renewable Energy, is the first large-scale stand-alone energy storage facility in Latin America. Located in the Atacama Desert, the 200 MW plant has a storage capacity of 800 MWh and is designed to store solar energy during peak generation times and release it during peak […]

360Energy launches second battery plant at Cañada Honda solar park in Argentina

April 25, 2025

Argentine renewable energy company 360Energy has inaugurated its second battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Cañada Honda Solar Park in San Juan province. The new installation adds 4 MWh of storage, bringing the company’s total storage capacity at the site to 6 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

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 and Colbún sign 15-Year PPA for 230 MW/920 MWh battery storage project in Chile

April 10, 2025

Atlas Renewable Energy and Chilean utility Colbún have signed a 15-year PPA for a 230 MW/920 MWh stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) to be built in Antofagasta. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Metlen seeks environmental approval for 300 MW solar and 1,236 MWh storage project in Chile

April 10, 2025

Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals has submitted its 300 MW Los Boldos solar and 252 MW/1,236 MWh battery storage project for environmental approval in Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Engie Chile launches 68 MW Tamaya BESS to power 50,800 homes

February 6, 2025

Engie Chile has received approval to begin commercial operations for the 68 MW Tamaya BESS storage system in Tocopilla, Antofagasta. The battery storage will supply clean energy to 50,800 homes during peak demand hours, supporting Chile’s renewable energy transition. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

EDF Renewables seeks approval for 240 MW wind farm with energy storage in Chile

December 6, 2024

EDF Renewables has applied for an environmental permit in Chile to develop a 240 MW wind farm in the Coquimbo region, named the Quebrada Locayo project. The project, with an estimated investment of US$396 million, will include a 300 MWh battery energy storage system, 30 wind turbines, and supporting infrastructure. EDF plans to begin construction […]

Enel Chile launches 67 MW BESS system in Santiago

November 7, 2024

Enel Chile will soon begin commercial operations of the 67 MW El Manzano battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. This finalizes Enel Chile’s first energy cluster in the capital region, combining the BESS with a nearby solar farm. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

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