ContourGlobal has begun construction of Los Maitenes, a solar hybrid plant with battery energy storage in Chile's O'Higgins Region. The project foresees 131 MWp of photovoltaic capacity and a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 90 MW / 360 MWh; once operational it will expand the company's Chilean portfolio to about 583 MWp of PV and 490 MW / 2.9 GWh of storage. The plant is expected to generate roughly 220 GWh per year and to be completed by the end of 2027. Most of its output is contracted under a single long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA).
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ANSA Economia's account includes this passage: ContourGlobal expands the hybrid renewables platform in Chile. ContourGlobal announced today the start of construction of Los Maitenes, a new solar hybrid plant with battery storage (BESS) in Chile. The project, the note emphasizes, envisages 131 MWp of photovoltaic capacity and a battery storage system of 90 MW / 360 MWh. Once completed, it will ...
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