en.Wedoany.com Reported - Enel Chile's subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile has commenced construction of the BESS Las Salinas battery energy storage system, which will be integrated into an industrial-scale hybrid renewable energy plant combining solar, wind, and energy storage.

On November 25, 2025, Enel Chile, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile, announced the start of construction for the BESS Las Salinas project. Located on the same site as the Sierra Gordo Este Wind Farm and the Las Salinas solar power plant, the energy storage system has an installed capacity of 205 MW and can store electricity generated by both plants for up to four hours. This is one of three BESS systems the company will deploy at its currently operating wind and solar facilities.

BESS systems play a critical role in the power generation chain by shifting the renewable energy output curve, ensuring efficient power supply when the system requires it. The Las Salinas BESS system has an annual energy storage capacity of 292 GWh, equivalent to 21% of the storage capacity of the Rapel hydroelectric plant's reservoir (695 million cubic meters).

Approximately 250 workers are expected to be involved during the peak construction period. Enel Green Power stated that the project will also provide educational programs for the local community in line with its sustainability and community relations policies.

The commissioning of this project marks the company's commitment to advancing the national decarbonization process. The expansion of energy storage systems such as BESS will facilitate the efficient integration of renewable energy, thereby enhancing the security and stability of the national power system.

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