Ibereólica to Add 6.3 GWh of Battery Storage Across Chilean Renewable Projects
Grupo Ibereólica Renovables has announced the development of three large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects across its Chilean renewable energy portfolio, totaling 6.3 GWh of storage capacity.
The largest project is the Antofagasta ERNC hybrid project, which combines a wind farm and a photovoltaic plant with a total generation capacity of 1,203 MW. The project will include a 990 MW BESS with 4,950 MWh of storage, allowing approximately five hours of full-power discharge. The project received environmental approval in September 2023 and is expected to begin operations in March 2027.
In addition, the Cabo Leones III wind farm in the Atacama Region, currently operating at 192.5 MW across two phases, will be complemented by a 170 MW BESS with 680 MWh of storage capacity, supporting around four hours of operation.
Finally, the Atacama wind farm in Freirina, with an installed capacity of 165.3 MW, will add a 170 MW BESS also providing 680 MWh of storage.
Together, these projects aim to integrate grid-scale energy storage with renewable energy generation, supporting operational flexibility and stability in Chile’s electricity system.
Source: ess-news.com
