Solar storage container tender price in Chile 2026

When will energy storage systems be operational in Chile?

He said that the goal is to tender these storage systems by 2024 and have them operational by the end of 2026. The planned energy storage projects will be located in various sites in northern Chile, where most solar and renewable energy power plants are situated, requiring a total investment of $2 billion.

Is Chile preparing a tender mechanism for large-scale energy storage facilities?

The president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, has said that the government is now preparing a bill to establish a tender mechanism for large-scale energy storage facilities. The measure aims to maximize the use of renewable energy generated in the northern part of the country.

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.

Does Sonnedix have a solar project in Chile?

Independent power producer (IPP) Sonnedix revealed it was awarded 39% of the total supply, representing 903GWh/year, that will allow it to build around 424MW solar PV projects and invest US$300 million. The company has previously expanded its position in Chile’s solar sector through a host of project acquisitions.

Does Engie Chile have a lithium-ion battery storage system?

Engie Chile, meanwhile, has two lithium-ion battery storage systems in operation, with a total capacity of 141 MW. At the beginning of next year, the company will inaugurate a 264 megawatt-hour, 96-battery facility, taking its total BESS portfolio in Chile to 371 MW.