As with our global New Energy Outlook, or NEO, the projection for Chile in this report is market-agnostic, concerned only with achieving a lowest system-cost result, and does not take a view
The graph above displays sample historical data taken from a prior edition of the Energy Prices & Markets in Chile Report. The graph illustrates Electricity prices in Chile, measured in CLP/kWh,
"We are very proud of our growing energy storage portfolio in Chile because it will contribute significantly to meeting the growing demand for 24/7 renewable energy
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The average electricity price in Chile has increased from 127.65 USD/MWh in 2022 to 168.08 USD/MWh in 2023. Since 2017, the average electricity price in Chile has fluctuated between
The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, coupled with the desire for energy independence and resilience, drives the growth of the residential energy
Apart from high renewable deployment, the Chilean system is undergoing a broader energy transition with planned coal decommissioning, high ambitions on the hydrogen deployment and
The cost of 1 megawatt (MW) of energy storage varies significantly based on numerous factors such as technology type, geographical location, installation costs, and
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming essential in the shift towards renewable energy, providing solutions for grid stability, energy management, and
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Chile plans to deploy five gigawatts of battery storage capacity by 2030, together with the commissioning of the 3 GW Kimal-Lo Aguirre high-voltage direct current transmission
Renewable energy is Latin America''s present and future. In 2023, the region generated 64% of its electricity from clean sources, far above the global average of 39%. As production continues to ramp up, the need to store
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The current wave of excitement around Chile''s BESS market started in October 2022, when the Chilean government passed legislation that incentivised the deployment of
Chile is now on track to become the second-largest battery market in the Americas, following the United States. As of this year, the Latin American nation has switched on 12 storage projects, with
When considering the GDP per unit of energy use, Chile is 30th out of 66 countries surveyed, which is slightly above the world average, while energy consumption per capita is much lower – 41st out of 66 countries.
The Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage (Acera) says 3 GW of energy storage projects have gotten off the ground and another 15 GW are at the environmental permitting stage.
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We expect price differentials in Chile to fall as BESS-installed capacity grows and new transmission comes online adding more uncertainty to long term arbitrage revenues.
Since the capacity charge is a fixed amount set every four years by the CNE (Energy Commission), and it was last updated three years ago, a
This analysis includes a comprehensive Chile energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and
The sharp growth in renewable energy production, and the pursuit of ambitious global targets on new capacity, bring with them a significant challenge, alongside huge potential for the storage market''s expansion. The
While renewable energy from energy storage comes from the technologies listed, this analysis specifically looks at the MW average dollar per MW from energy storage projects, regardless of
Five renewable energy companies were declared winners in Chile''s technology neutral power auction on Tuesday, after the process to place 2,310 GWh/year for 15 years was settled for an average price of USD 23.78
The current wave of excitement around Chile''s BESS market started in October 2022, when the Chilean government passed legislation that incentivised the deployment of energy storage. The bill allows standalone
Housing price details The median price of an apartment for sale is CLP 2,520,022/m². That means there are as many properties more expensive than CLP 2,520,022/m² as cheaper. As for
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When considering the GDP per unit of energy use, Chile is 30th out of 66 countries surveyed, which is slightly above the world average, while energy consumption per
By every measure, Chile is on track to meet or exceed its renewable energy transition targets. With such rapid growth of renewable energy, it''s critical that energy storage is put in place.
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According to BloombergNEF''s recently published Energy Storage System Cost Survey 2024, the prices of turnkey energy storage systems fell 40% year-on-year from 2023 to a global average of US$165/kWh. The
As of August 2025, the average storage system cost in California is $1031/kWh. Given a storage system size of 13 kWh, an average storage installation in California ranges in
Currently, 36 of the 129 large-scale projects Latin America projects with an energy storage component under development are in Chile, including 32 out of 71 of the region’s early works projects. The storage technologies either in use or being considered include:
According to data from Acera, the Chilean Renewable Energy Association, there are only 64MW of battery storage capacity currently active, representing 0.2% of national capacity. AES Andes, a subsidiary of U.S. company AES Corp. operates all 64MW at their Angamos and Los Andes substations.
While many projects are under development, lithium - ion battery storage is still limited. According to data from Acera, the Chilean Renewable Energy Association, there are only 64MW of battery storage capacity currently active, representing 0.2% of national capacity.
In fact, batteries charged at nearly $0/MWh during the day in the sunny, northern desert regions of Chile, sell energy at night for over $100/MWh. Although projects such as Engie’s BESS Coya are already enjoying these large spreads, this capacity payment will partially de-risk Chile’s dependence on volatile, but still profitable, merchant revenues.
The country's electricity consumption per capita is around 4 MWh (3rd in South America). Chile's Energy Roadmap for 2050 targets a zero-emission power mix (mainly solar and wind) and a shift from private to public transportation which, according to the plan, should be low or non-carbon-emitting by 2050.
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.
