Oasis de Atacama. Courtesy of Grenergy.
The containers include 1,050 MC Cube ESS modules with a total storage capacity of 0.6 GWh. These batteries are part of a strategic agreement signed earlier this year with BYD, a leading global technology company, for the supply of 1.1 GWh of large-scale storage through 2,136 Blade modules of its MC Cube ESS model. Known for their superior safety features, extended lifespan, and exceptional performance, these batteries represent a significant step forward in the project’s development.
The arrival of the batteries signals important progress in Oasis de Atacama, with Phase 1 set to be operational in the coming weeks. Once complete, the project will feature 11 GWh of storage capacity and 2 GW of solar generation. Divided into seven phases, it will produce nearly 5.5 TWh of energy annually, which will be dispatched during non-solar hours.
The batteries for Phase 3 (Víctor Jara), resulting from the expansion of the agreement with BYD last September, are currently under production and are expected to be delivered during the first half of 2025.
In addition, Grenergy has recently signed a strategic partnership with CATL in October to provide Phase 4 with 1.25 GWh of battery storage.
Grenergy is also advancing the sale of energy from Oasis de Atacama through power purchase agreements (PPAs). The company has already secured agreements for the energy from the first four phases, while negotiations for the remaining phases are in advanced stages, with new agreements expected to be finalised in the coming months.
