Engie Chile Starts 68-MW/418-MWh BESS at Solar Farm

• Engie Chile has begun assembling a 68-MW/418-MWh battery energy storage system. Tamaya BESS will store electricity from Engie's 114-MW Tamaya solar farm and reduce CO2 emissions by 42,187 tonnes/year. Part of Engie Chile's energy transformation plan, the project aims to convert traditional power plants into renewable energy sources.

Engie Chile has begun the assembly of a 68-MW/418-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at a former diesel power station in the northern part of Chile. The system, dubbed Tamaya BESS, will store electricity generated by Engie’s 114-MW Tamaya solar farm and feed it into the grid during peak demand hours. The project has been designed by China’s Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd and is expected to reduce emissions by 42,187 tonnes of CO2 per year. It is part of Engie Chile’s energy transformation plan to convert part of the land used by traditional power plants for renewable energy generation.

What Benefits Does Engie Chile's Tamaya BESS Bring?

• Tamaya BESS is the largest battery energy storage system in Chile.
• The system will store and deliver energy more reliably and efficiently than traditional power stations.
• The system will enable Engie to reduce the costs of generation and energy supply by supporting more renewable energy sources.
• Tamaya BESS will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing traditional diesel generation with clean energy.
• The system will also help to improve power security and reliability in the region.
• By providing a reliable supply of energy, Tamaya BESS will help to support the growth of businesses, creating new jobs in the local economy.