Chile - New Energy Events

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
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
KfW provides US$103 million loan for green hydrogen projects in Chile
January 9, 2025
The German development bank KfW will provide a US$103 million loan as part of a US$1.03 billion financing platform to support green hydrogen projects in Chile. This agreement, made with the Republic of Chile and the economic development agency CORFO, is part of the European Global Gateway Renewable Hydrogen Funding platform, which also includes contributions […]
Chile’s US$225 million lithium-ion battery storage project approved for environmental review
December 19, 2024
A lithium-ion battery energy storage project (BESS) with 333 MW power and 1,480 MWh capacity has been approved for environmental processing in Buin, Chile. With a US$225 million investment, the project includes a 220/33 kV substation and a transmission line. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Metlen expands Chilean renewable energy portfolio to 588 MW with new solar farms
December 19, 2024
Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals has expanded its renewable energy portfolio in Chile to 588 MW by inaugurating two new solar farms: the Doña Antonia solar park with 86 MW capacity and the Coquimbo solar farm with 89 MW capacity. Source: BNAmericas
Chile approves 250 MW “BESS La Isla” project for enhanced grid flexibility and decarbonization goals
December 6, 2024
The Chilean Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) has approved the 250 MW “Battery Energy Storage System – BESS La Isla” project in Llay Llay, Valparaíso, which will use lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery technology with a total capacity of 1,250 MWh. The project aims to integrate with the National Electric System to enhance flexibility, security, and […]
GNL Quintero receives environmental approval for 10 MW green hydrogen project in Chile
December 6, 2024
GNL Quintero, a Chilean LNG terminal operator, has received environmental approval to implement a 10 MW electrolysis system aimed at producing green hydrogen for industrial customers in central Chile’s Valparaiso region. Source: Renewables Now
Colbun produces first green hydrogen molecule at Nehuenco Plant
December 6, 2024
Chilean utility Colbun has successfully produced its first green hydrogen molecule using a small-scale system at its Nehuenco gas-fired plant in the Valparaiso region. The test run is part of preparations for the system’s commissioning, which aims to replace grey hydrogen used in the plant’s cooling units. The green hydrogen plant, consisting of electrolysers, solar […]