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New energy storage project in south america adds energy storage

6 FAQs about [New energy storage project in south america adds energy storage]

How many solar panels does Andes IIB have?

The new plant will have a capacity of 180 MW of solar panels and a 112 MW battery storage system, the largest in Latin America. Located 230 kilometers east of Antofagasta, in the middle of the Atacama Desert, Andes IIB features a state-of-the-art renewable energy technology.

How many MW of solar power does Andes solar have?

With the commissioning of Andes Solar IIb, the Company will operate 429 MW of solar power in the Antofagasta region. Next year, Andes Solar IV will be added, with 238 MW of photovoltaic power and 147 MW of batteries with a 5-hour storage capacity, a project that is currently more than 80% complete.

Does Andes solar IIB have a greentegra strategy?

With the commissioning of Andes Solar IIb in the Atacama Desert, more than 50% of the Company's installed capacity is renewable. AES Andes today announced the commercial operation of Andes Solar IIb, marking a new step in the implementation of its Greentegra strategy.

Where does AES Andes operate?

AES Andes generates and sells power in Chile, Colombia and Argentina. The Company operates 5,637 MW in South America, and has a broad portfolio of renewable energy projects under development.

What is AES &es doing in the Atacama Desert?

In June, the Company also announced the acquisition of the Bolero Solar Park (146 MW), located near the town of Sierra Gorda in the Atacama Desert, where it also plans to install a new battery storage system to improve the efficiency of the system and take advantage of solar energy by reducing its dumping margin. About AES Andes

How much power does AES Andes have in Chile?

In Chile, AES Andes and its subsidiaries own and operate 3,865 MW of generation capacity, including 2,129 MW of thermal, 771 MW of hydro, 348 MW of wind, 429 MW of solar, 13 MW of biomass and 174 MW of battery storage, as well as desalination plants and transmission lines.

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