BESS

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 […]

FlexGen partners with Arclight and Infinigen Renewables for PV and BESS project in Puerto Rico

May 3, 2024

FlexGen, in collaboration with IPP Arclight and its subsidiary Infinigen Renewables, is set to implement a 15 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside a 32 MW solar project in Puerto Rico. The initiative aims to enhance grid reliability and flexibility while meeting stringent grid specifications mandated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. Source: […]

AES Andes receives environmental permit for PV and BESS system in Chile

April 14, 2024

AES Andes has received environmental approval for its Cristales photovoltaic project and energy storage system in Chile. The project, located in Antofagasta, will have a capacity of up to 340 MW for solar and 542 MW for energy storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

RWE proposes 257 MW solar farm with 255.4 MW battery storage in Chile

February 1, 2024

RWE AG, the German energy group, has submitted a project proposal for a 257 MWp solar farm along with a 255.4 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile. The project, Los Durmientes, has been accepted for environmental evaluation by the environmental authority of the Antofagasta region. RWE plans to invest approximately US$300 million for […]

OEnergy submits environmental impact statements for two BESS projects in Chile

January 4, 2024

OEnergy submitted environmental impact statements for two battery storage projects with a total capacity of 357 MW. Source: Renewables Now 

Chile receives 15 submissions for battery storage projects

December 21, 2023

Chile received 15 standalone battery storage projects that were submitted for environmental approval, the projects combined involve a total investment of US$1.93 billion. Source: BNAmericas

Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc inaugurates BESS alongside its 68-MW solar farm in Chile

October 27, 2023

Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc inaugurated a battery energy storage system (BESS) located alongside its 68-MW Salvador solar farm in Chile. The project required an investment of US$75 million. Source: Renewables Now 

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 

Barbados regulators order 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to support rapid decarbonization by 2030

August 3, 2023

Regulators in Barbados ordered a 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to reach its ambitious goal of becoming 100% renewable energy and carbon neutral economy by 2030. Source: Energy Storage