Scaled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) activities play a key role in accelerating the energy transition.

Chile has already made huge progress in expanding renewable electricity, with more than 70% of its power generation coming from renewable sources today and it aims to achieve over 90% by 2030. However, the huge amount of electricity generated, particularly through photovoltaic (PV) power has led to high levels of curtailment, meaning that a large amount of electricity could not be fed into the grid.

This is where standalone BESS can make a real difference. By storing excess low-emission electricity during daytime and discharging it at night, these systems help integrate more renewable energy into the grid while reducing reliance on carbon-intensive thermoelectric generation.

The inclusion of BESS in Chile’s list of prioritised activities under Article 6 reflects the government’s recognition of its strong mitigation potential beyond the country’s NDC targets and plans.