Solar PV accounted for 29% of electricity generation in Chile in March, with instantaneous peaks reaching 75%

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In March, solar photovoltaic (PV) technology accounted for 29% of electricity generation in Chile, with peak generation hitting 75%. This highlights the growing importance of solar energy in Chile's energy landscape as more battery energy storage systems (BESS) are being integrated.

The latest bulletin from Generadoras de Chile highlights the continued expansion of BESS systems linked to solar plants, with over 2.5 GW in operation and an additional 6.3 GW under construction, amid rising renewable energy curtailment and transmission grid congestion in southern Chile.