La Cabaña BESS of 128 MWh has started operation in Chile
Saft's 128 MWh battery energy storage system has been commissioned at Enel's 106 MW La Cabaña wind farm in Angol, in the Araucanía region of Chile.
Two full integrated systems
Saft has delivered two fully integrated 32 MW / 64 MWh BESS, each consisting of 31 containers Intensium® Max High Energy, PCS, MVPS as well as full service, warranty and performance guarantee contracts.
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BESS become an integrated component of renewable generation portfolios
The incorporation of energy storage systems allows to mitigate system operation risks of the wind farms. BESS strengthen the flexibility of a portfolio of clean electricity generation assets, thus supporting the decarbonization of the energy mix.
Supporting Chile's transition to renewable energy
Chile aims to generate 80% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, and has a challenging grid topology that requires electricity to be transported along a narrow north-south corridor. The Araucanía region, in particular, suffers from draught and needs to reduce its historical reliance on hydroelectric power.
A combination of local solar, wind, and storage will allow the region to rely on decarbonized electricity without having to rely on the overburdened transmission line that crosses the country.