Zelestra has signed a PPA with Abastible for a solar-plus-storage plant in Chile with 220MW solar capacity and 1GWh storage. This reflects a growth in hybrid projects to manage energy curtailment, particularly in Chile.
Zelestra, a Spanish renewables developer, has successfully established a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with gas supplier Abastible for a solar-plus-storage facility located in the northern region of Tarapacá, Chile. This hybrid plant is set to feature 220MW of solar power and a 1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and has already commenced construction.
In summary, Zelestra’s PPA with Abastible highlights the growing trend of hybrid solar-plus-storage projects in Chile, driven by the need to mitigate curtailment issues faced by renewable energy sources. The arrangement not only expands Abastible’s carbon-free energy portfolio but also underlines the importance of co-locating BESS with solar PV in response to operational challenges. As both Chile and Brazil lead in solar PV capacity growth, addressing financial uncertainties remains crucial for advancing BESS solutions across Latin America.
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