AES Gener

AES Gener is including 253 MW of renewable energy and also 112 MW of battery storage space right into the nationwide electrical power system of Chile.

Chilean developer AES Gener is to sustain prepare for a substantial renewables build-out with a brand-new resources raising, apparently the biggest it has actually seen in its background.

Chile is home to a massive 10.3 million tons of lithium reserves, most of which is found in the Atacama Desert in the northern part of the country. With some of the highest solar irradiation levels on Earth, this region also boasts the perfect conditions for generating solar power. Developments in the photovoltaic market, alongside implementation of more efficient energy storage systems, are positioning Chile as a regional leader in this field. So what does the future hold for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Chile, and what obstacles lie in their way?