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Six applications for standalone and solar-linked battery energy storage systems (BESS) were submitted for environmental permits from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30. Three standalone … Six applications for standalone and solar-linked battery energy storage systems (BESS) were submitted for environmental permits from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30. Three standalone …

What is CIP's first energy storage project in Chile?

“The project has issued the final notification for its execution and will be one of the first projects of this type to reach commercial operations in Chile,” the company said in a statement. The 220 MW/1.1 GWh site is CIP’s first energy storage project in Chile.

Where are Chile's battery energy storage facilities located?

Chile’s first battery energy storage projects were commissioned in 2009, and all but two of its 16 administrative regions have facilities in operation, under construction or in the planning stage. The greatest installed capacity is found in the northern regions of Antofagasta and Tarapacá, the country’s solar powerhouses.

Why is Chile pursuing energy storage in Antofagasta?

Chilean president Gabriel Boric (centre) at the inauguration of an energy storage plant in the northern region of Antofagasta in April 2024. Chile has strong conditions for wind and solar energy, and is pursuing storage to help overcome intermittent supply (Image: Ximena Navarro / Dirección de Prensa, Presidencia de la República de Chile)

Will Chile's storage capacity double in 2032?

The energy ministry spokesperson told Dialogue Earth that the country’s environmental assessment body is currently assessing the viability of 300 more storage projects, with a total capacity of 16 GW. According to some projections, between 2026 and 2032, Chile’s total storage capacity could double to 4 GW.

Will Chile support the energy transition?

A spokesperson for Engie Group told Dialogue Earth that Chile is seen as one of its strategic countries for supporting the energy transition, which “entails the investment of USD 1.8 billion by 2027. Our plan in Chile considers incorporating 1.4 GW to reach 2 GW of installed capacity in clean energy, including 2 GWh in storage systems”.

Will solarig develop a solar power plant in Chile?

The $26.66 million Sol de la Virgen Photovoltaic Plant with Storage site planned by Solarig Development Chile in the Andacollo commune of Elqui province, in the Coquimbo region, would feature a BESS with a 44.1 MWh storage capacity and would have a planned start date of Jan. 1, 2027. From pv magazine LatAm.

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More than 3.4 GWh of Chilean batteries enter environmental …

Six applications for standalone and solar-linked battery energy storage systems (BESS) were submitted for environmental permits from Jan. 23 to Jan. 30. Three standalone …

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