With 1.3 GW of electrical storage capacity, Chile is positioned as the leading country in Latin America🚀, and it seems unlikely to relinquish that position anytime soon.
Data from the National Electricity Coordinator (CEN) shows that projects under construction and commissioned will increase operational capacity to 5.5 GW by December 2026, representing a 323% growth in a 20-month period 📈.
Currently, some of Chile's largest projects are: ☀️
BESS del Desierto: 800 MWh / 200 MW ☀️
BESS Andes IV: 650 MWh / 130 MW 🌬️
Quillagua: 586 MWh / 95 MW 💡
Currently, La Arena BESS is the largest project under construction, with 1,100 MWh / 200 MW of capacity expected to be interconnected in December 2025.
Why is Chile positioned as the leading country in Latin America in adopting electrical storage systems? ⚖️
💼 Timely Regulation: Chile was a pioneer in establishing clear market rules in 2022 for electrical storage plants to operate with energy arbitrage services and ancillary services. A regulatory framework that drives investment!
♻️ High Renewable Energy Penetration: In 2024, wind and solar energy reached a combined installed capacity of 11 GW, generating approximately 33% of the country's total electricity. This growing share of intermittent sources creates a strategic need to address hourly supply and demand fluctuations with flexible solutions such as Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Chile's energy future is bright! An example to follow in the global energy transition! ✨