BESS

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

DOE finalizes US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project

October 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized an US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project, Project Marahu. The initiative will include two solar-plus-storage facilities and two standalone battery systems, providing 200 MW of solar capacity and 285 MW of battery storage. Source: Canary Media 

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners advances the Arena Project, one of Chile’s first large-scale energy storage systems

October 10, 2024

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has committed to moving forward with the development of the Arena Project, a 220 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in northern Chile’s Antofagasta region. As one of the first large-scale standalone energy storage projects in the country to enter commercial operations, it aims to shift excess solar energy for nighttime […]

Grenergy acquires 1 GW solar PV portfolio to boost Oasis de Atacama Project, increasing BESS capacity to 11 GWh

September 26, 2024

IPP Grenergy has acquired a 1 GW solar PV portfolio, massively expanding the Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project, the world’s largest battery energy storage system. The US$128 million investment will increase BESS capacity from 4.1 GWh to 11 GWh and double solar PV capacity from 1 GW to 2 GW. Source: Energy Storage