ACCIONA Energía has confirmed that it will install a battery system with a capacity of 1 GWh at its Malgarida photovoltaic plant, located in the Atacama region of Chile.
The adaptation and construction of a 1 GWH battery system.
With an output of 200 MW and the capacity to store energy for five continuous hours, the new system will allow storing and releasing solar energy at times of high demand, improving the operating efficiency of the Malgarida plant(238 MWp). This infrastructure will contribute to the nighttime use of clean energy generated during the day.
The planned battery is part of the company’s broader strategy in Chile, where it has 922 MW of installed renewable energy capacity. This development will include three additional storage projects that will add another 1.5 GWh.
Through the BESS system, the Malgarida complex will be able to better manage solar intermittency, ensuring controlled dispatch of electricity without relying on fuels. This reduces CO₂ emissions and improves the stability of the Chilean electricity grid.
The falling costs of battery technologies and the high solar irradiation position Chile as an ideal environment for this type of project. With this initiative, the company enhances its commitment to the energy transition and the optimization of the use of renewables in the country.
Source and photo: ACCIONA Energy
