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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 […]
Chile launches project to develop hydrogen-powered trains for sustainable transportation
November 7, 2024
Chile is advancing sustainable transportation with a project to develop hydrogen-powered trains, led by Chilean State Railways (EFE) in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, the National Hydrogen Institute, and Hydrox. The initiative involves converting existing Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) into hydrogen-powered trains, with the first prototype undergoing trials to assess its feasibility for regular […]
German Development Agency issues tender to create a financing framework for renewable hydrogen project in Chile
November 7, 2024
The German Development Agency has issued a tender to establish a financing framework for a renewable hydrogen project in Chile. The goal is to design a sustainable financial structure that attracts both public and private investors to support green hydrogen initiatives in Chile. Source: Energy News
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
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 […]
IDB Invest structures US$2.4 billion facility to support Chile’s power generation sector, marking record mobilization of private resources
October 10, 2024
IDB Invest had structured a US$2.4 billion facility to support Chile’s power generation sector. This initiative represents the largest mobilization of private resources in IDB Invest’s history and aims to ensure financial stability for power companies and a controlled transition to market prices, benefiting vulnerable consumers. Source: IDB Invest
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