FRV strategies 336-MW solar PV project with BESS in Chile

• Spain-based programmer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has actually proposed to construct a 336-MW (AC) solar farm in the Chilean region of Tarapaca, according to its filing for an environmental evaluation with the local authorities.

FRV called the project Tirana Oeste, saying in the declaring that it is a solar farm advancement and also staying clear of to call it a hybrid power plant despite the fact that setup of a 159-MW battery energy storage space system (BESS) remains in the strategy.

The Madrid-based firm, which belongs to Saudi Arabia's Abdul Latif Jameel Energy as well as runs globally, valued the financial investment at USD 303 million (EUR 269.1 m).

The project site is located in the commune of Pozo Almonte, where FRV intends to mount over 668,400 solar PV modules and the assorted facilities, including the BESS.

Need To the Tirana Oeste project be given authorization, FRV's Chilean team would release construction in June 2023, according to the ecological filing.