The Pampas and Cristales projects will collectively add 1,325 MW of generation capacity and 2. 2 GWh of battery energy storage, backed by a combined investment exceeding $1. Located in northern Chile, both projects will combine solar PV, wind, and co-located battery. Chile is leading the way in Latin America and has more projects in the pipeline, but hurdles remain Chilean president Gabriel Boric (centre) at the inauguration of an energy storage plant in the northern region of Antofagasta in April 2024. Chile has strong conditions for wind and solar energy, and. Engie Energia Chile has secured environmental approval for the 171. 6-MW El Rosal wind power project set in the Biobio region, south-central Chile, according to its filing with the e-SEIA platform. This is supported by significant projects like Grenergy Renovables' Oasis de Atacama, the world's largest hybrid solar. Gabriela, the fourth phase of Grenergy's Oasis de Atacama project (pictured), is currently under construction and comprises 272MW of solar PV and 1.
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