In Chile, the Luz del Norte BESS project in Copiapó will integrate 144 Elementa 2 battery containers, delivering 141 MW power capacity and 722 MWh storage. This system will optimize solar photovoltaic operations by reducing energy curtailment and facilitating clean energy dispatch during night hours, enhancing asset value and supporting Chile’s energy transition. In Argentina, the Alma Sur BESS, part of the ALMA GBA initiative, encompasses 90 MW and 481 MWh using 96 Elementa 2 containers. It aims to address seasonal power adequacy challenges in Buenos Aires Province and increase grid reliability.
Trina Storage provides integrated solutions including battery containers, power conversion systems, medium-voltage equipment, and SCADA for seamless grid integration and operational control. The transition toward large-scale BESS in Latin America addresses critical needs: shifting solar and wind generation to match demand peaks, minimizing curtailment, and providing ancillary services crucial for grid stability.
Additionally, Trina Storage’s collaboration with Atlas Renewable Energy on the Copiapó PV + BESS project (233 MW / 932 MWh) showcases its advanced grid-forming technology equipped to enhance grid resilience in Chile’s Atacama region. The company’s vertical integration and regional engineering teams enable tailored solutions that comply with local regulations and investor requirements. Despite regulatory and financing challenges persisting in the region, Trina Storage’s expanding contract portfolio and deployment capabilities position it favorably to capture growing renewable storage opportunities throughout Latin America.
This article was curated and published as part of our South American energy market coverage.
