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.
When will energy storage systems be operational in Chile?
He said that the goal is to tender these storage systems by and have them operational by the end of . 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.
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.
How will energy storage and electric transport be remunerated in ?
In October , congress passed a bill to incentivise the development of energy storage and electric transport. The legislation allows energy companies to opt for remuneration for the energy they store and then inject back into the system.
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