Latin America''s largest solar-plus-storage project goes online
The ContourGlobal developer owned by US-based investment giant KKR has inaugurated the Quillagua solar-plus-storage plant in the María Elena commune of Chile''s
Operational solar PV projects in Chile are implementing energy storage capacity, with AES Andes reaching COD of a solar-plus-storage project this week. Image: AES Andes.
Several technological innovation can help develop solar and storage projects in Chile. This includes AI, smart grids, and energy storage innovations. Chile generates over 60% of its electricity from renewable sources, with the Atacama Desert hosting some of the world's most powerful solar farms.
This project alone nears the capacity (13GWh) the Chilean Ministry of Energy sought in a public land bidding auction for standalone energy storage projects in May of 2024. Chile has been one of the countries at the forefront of the renewable energy transition in Latin America, first with solar PV and now with BESS.
Expanding solar energy capacity —the 220 MWdc solar facility contributes to Chile's growing solar power sector. The project maximizes Chile's natural solar resources. The 1 GWh battery storage system ensures a consistent energy supply to mitigate solar power intermittency.
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