Summary
- Tesla’s Megapack grid-scale storage systems chosen for solar energy and storage project in Chile
- Chilean energy storage developer Colbún plans to install over 200 Tesla Megapacks for the Celda Solar project
- The project will be built in northern Chile and is expected to cost around $260 million
- Each Megapack is capable of over 3.9 MWh of energy, and the full site will be able to power about 55,480 homes
- Tesla has already produced over 10,000 Megapacks in California and is opening a new Megafactory in Shanghai.
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Chilean energy storage developer Colbún has announced plans to install over 200 Tesla Megapacks as part of the 228 MW/912 MWh Celda Solar project in Chile. The project will be located in the Camarones, Arica and Parinacota region, with an estimated cost of $260 million. The CEO of Colbún, José Ignacio Escobar, highlights the importance of energy storage in the Chilean electricity system, allowing solar energy generated during the day to be stored and supplied at night. The project is expected to create 200 jobs and begin operations by mid-2026.
Each Tesla Megapack is capable of storing over 3.9 MWh of energy, enough to supply one hour of energy to 3,600 homes. The full storage site will be able to deliver energy equivalent to the consumption of about 55,480 homes. Tesla has already produced over 10,000 Megapacks at its Megafactory in California and is expected to produce around 10,000 units per year. A second Megafactory in Shanghai, China is nearing completion and will double the total Megapack output capacity once it reaches volume production.
Tesla’s Megapacks have been selected for numerous solar energy and storage projects, with the latest being in Chile for the Celda Solar project. The project is set to play a key role in the Chilean electricity system by storing solar energy generated during the day for use at night, providing a safe, diversified, and competitive energy supply. The construction of the project is expected to begin soon and create job opportunities in the region.
The Chilean Ministry of National Assets has approved the construction of the Celda Solar project on an 8-hectare plot of land. Colbún is aiming to start operations at the site by mid-2026 and expects the project to have a significant impact on the local energy supply. Each Megapack will be able to store enough energy to power thousands of homes for an hour, showcasing the potential for large-scale energy storage systems like Tesla’s Megapacks to meet the energy needs of communities.
Tesla’s energy division, which includes the production of Megapacks, has already exceeded its battery deployment goals for the fiscal year 2023. The company’s expansion of its Megapack production capacity with new factories in California and Shanghai demonstrates its commitment to advancing grid-scale energy storage solutions. With the increasing demand for renewable energy sources and energy storage capabilities, projects like the Celda Solar project in Chile are crucial for transitioning to a more sustainable and reliable energy system.
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