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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
Chile submits 405 MW BESS energy storage project for environmental assessment
September 26, 2024
A 405 MW energy storage project, the Pueblo Hundido BESS, has been submitted for environmental assessment in Diego de Almagro in the Atacama region of Chile. The project aims to store electricity generated by photovoltaic plants during the day for reinjection into the grid during peak evening demand. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
AES Andes submits proposal for 581.46 MWp solar project with 809.22 MW BESS in Chile
September 12, 2024
AES Andes has submitted a proposal to the Environmental Assessment Service of the Tarapacá region of Chile for 581.46 MWp of solar capacity and a battery storage system (BESS) of up to 809.22 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Barbados to launch BESS procurement to address grid capacity issues and advance solar projects
August 1, 2024
The Barbados Ministry of Energy and Business is hosting a three-day workshop to finalize plans for acquiring Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This is a key step to resolve grid capacity issues and advance stalled solar projects. Source: Business Barbados
Uriel Renovables secures permit for US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile
May 31, 2024
Uriel Renovables has secured an environmental permit for an US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile’s Valparaiso region. The Quinquimo Solar plant will have a total capacity of 90 MW and will include a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Aqualectra and Wärtsilä sign BESS agreement for Curaçao
May 31, 2024
Aqualectra and Wärtsilä have signed a Battery Energy Storage System agreement for Curaçao. The system is designed to optimize energy management, and ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the island. Source: Curacao Chronicle
Statkraft secures environmental approval for 185-MWp solar farm with BESS in Chile’s Antofagasta Region
May 3, 2024
Statkraft AS has been granted environmental approval for its Parina project, a 185 MWp solar farm with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Antofagasta region of Chile. To address concerns from indigenous communities, the project design was adjusted to avoid disrupting traditional cattle drive routes, recognized as local cultural heritage. Initially proposed as […]