What is the capacity and duration capability of ContourGlobal's new solar-plus-storage project in Chile?

The facility delivers 200 megawatts of solar power for up to 6.5 hours after sunset, combining photovoltaic generation with a battery energy storage system.

How does this project rank globally and regionally in terms of battery storage duration?

It is one of the longest-duration battery energy storage systems at utility scale globally and the longest in Latin America.

KKR's ContourGlobal launches solar-plus-storage project in Chile

May 27, 2026

KKR-owned ContourGlobal initiated operations on a 200MW solar-plus-storage facility in Chile, representing one of the longest-duration battery systems globally.

reuters

2026-05-27

KKR's ContourGlobal launches solar-plus-storage project in Chile

KKR's ContourGlobal launches solar-plus-storage project in Chile

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