With transmission lines at overcapacity and permitting delays slowing the development of new grid infrastructure, battery energy storage systems (BESS) have surged as a profitable alternative for Chilean power producers. CJR Renewables is proud to share the success of BESS del Desierto, which was built by the company in 2024/2025 with a peak of approximately 200 workers and is now fully operational! Capacity: 200 MW and 800 MWh. Impact: 280 GWh/year injected into the national power grid. Location: María Elena. Between 2023 and 2030, 5. 7 GWh of energy storage is forecast to be installed: • Chile's administration considers storage strategic for the country's goals (at least 60% of renewables by 2030, 100% by 2050). Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness, of any information, apparatus, product, or. Fitch Ratings-Sao Paulo/New York-01 April 2025: Project finance transactions in Chile are expected to increase due to the recent commissioning of large battery energy storage systems (BESS), Fitch Ratings says. This should balance electricity supply and demand while reducing price volatility for. BESS systems allow energy to be stored during times of excess generation and released when demand requires it, providing flexibility, security, and efficiency to the electrical grid. However, their proper operation depends on a custom-designed electrical infrastructure capable of ensuring long-term.