Five energy giants unveil plans in Chile: over 1,800 MW of renewables, BESS and US$2 billion in transmission

FinanceInternationalEnergía EstratégicaOct 29, 2026, 7:08 AM45 s readAI summary

On the first day of the Future Energy Summit Chile 2026, CIP, ContourGlobal, Copec Flux, Colbún and Conexión Kimal–Lo Aguirre presented their expansion plans in renewables, battery storage (BESS) and transmission in Chile. CIP totals 520 MW of standalone storage; ContourGlobal acquired about 850 MW of solar and BESS and started a hybrid project of more than 220 MW; the Kimal–Lo Aguirre line exceeds US$2 billion in actual investment. Executives warned that capital requires greater electricity demand, clear rules and faster permits.

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CIP operates 220 MW of BESS in Taltal and is building another 300 MW south of Iquique: 520 MW and 2,600 MWh in total
ContourGlobal entered Chile in 2025 with the Víctor Jara and Quillagua projects, about 850 MW of solar and storage, and began a hybrid project of more than 220 MW
Conexión Kimal–Lo Aguirre exceeds US$2 billion in actual investment and expects to operate in May 2029

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Five energy giants unveil plans in Chile: over 1,800 MW of renewables, BESS and US$2 billion in transmission

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