CHILE — In a major milestone for the regional transition to clean energy, the grand inauguration of the Elena solar-plus-storage power plant was held in Chile on June 8. Built by the globally renowned renewable energy enterprise Grenergy, the landmark event was attended by Chilean President José Antonio Kast, who witnessed the official commissioning of this monumental project.

Boasting a massive capacity of 446MW/3.5GWh, the Elena power plant constitutes a vital component of the Oasis de Atacama project, officially making it the largest operational energy storage facility in Latin America today. As the core technology provider for this project, BYD Energy Storage supplied a total of 624 units of its advanced MC Cube-T Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Deploying a project of this magnitude presented severe challenges, including massive deployment scale, technical complexity, and high construction difficulty. However, BYD's MC Cube-T BESS effectively overcame these hurdles through its core design strengths: easy layout, quick installation, simple maintenance, effortless capacity expansion, and efficient transportation. Supported by an efficient global service network and a rapid-response mechanism, BYD Energy Storage achieved the bulk shipment and on-site delivery of all 624 units within an exceptionally tight timeframe, securing key project milestones and ensuring a successful grid connection.

Designed to withstand extreme environments, the MC Cube-T BESS offers high safety, robust protection, long durability, and superior operational efficiency. These features make it perfectly suited for the harsh desert landscape of the Atacama, known for its wide temperature swings and intense sandstorms.

Through continuous technological innovation, BYD’s products have successfully pushed past geographical boundaries in one of the world's highest solar radiation zones, transforming the Elena plant into a benchmark facility capable of delivering stable, clean energy 24/7.

The successful commissioning of the Elena solar-plus-storage plant marks a new era for Latin America's energy storage sector, demonstrating BYD Energy Storage's leading capability in delivering reliable solutions under extreme global conditions. Moving forward, BYD Energy Storage remains committed to serving global clients with innovative technology, cutting-edge products, and outstanding project execution to empower the global clean energy transition.