South America Emergency Energy Storage Batteries

What are the opportunities for battery energy storage systems in Latin America?

The opportunities for battery energy storage systems (BESS) are growing rapidly in Latin America. Below are some key details for those who want to understand and succeed in the BESS market.

How much battery capacity will Latin America have by 2023?

By the end of 2023, Latin America is expected to have less than 1 GWh of operational BESS projects. In comparison, the U.S. was expected to have nearly 60 GWh of installed battery capacity, a 60x difference. This large gap will be bridged at different speeds based on each country’s specific regulations.

How does Latin America's battery capacity compare to the US?

While the U.S. was expected to have nearly 60 GWh of installed battery capacity by the end of 2023, AMI estimates that Latin America had less than 1 GWH of operational BESS projects—a 60x difference. This large gap will be bridged at different speeds based on each country’s specific regulations.

Who can help with a low-carbon strategy in Latin America?

AMI, with over 20 years’ of experience in Latin America’s energy sector, has a proven track record of helping both multinationals and investors understand the changing market dynamics to ensure a successful low-carbon strategy in the region. Contact our Energy Practice at [email protected].

When will Peru's study on energy storage begin?

In January 2024, Peru’s energy and mining investment regulator, Osinergmin, opened a request for a proposal for a study on energy storage. Peru has no existing BESS regulation and is currently evaluating how to move forward with battery storage projects.

Will Chile pay a capacity payment for energy storage projects in 2024?

Chile passed an energy storage and electromobility bill in late 2022, making stand-alone storage projects profitable for operators. The market is still awaiting new rules regarding a capacity payment for storage projects—expected in 2024.