# Battery energy storage expansion in Latin America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/battery-energy-storage-expansion-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-09-10T12:45:57.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has seen significant growth, doubling from 1,683 megawatts (MW) in 2025 to 3,408 MW by August 2026, according to the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE).

Chile remains the regional leader, holding approximately two-thirds of the total capacity with 2,291 MW in operation. When accounting for projects currently in construction or testing, Chile’s total capacity reaches approximately 9.6 gigawatts (GW). ACERA projects that this storage capacity could exceed 10 GW by 2028 as the country scales infrastructure to improve grid flexibility and prevent energy waste, particularly as solar and wind provided over 42% of generation in 2025.

Other regional activity includes Mexico planning 2,216 MW by 2030, Argentina awarding over 1,400 MW through competitive mechanisms, and ongoing developments in Honduras and Jamaica to improve grid reliability and renewable integration.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Chile advances lithium traceability and energy storage capacity

Chile is strengthening its role in the global energy transition through lithium production traceability and a significant expansion of its battery energy storage capacity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-advances-lithium-traceability-and-energy-storage-capacity

### 2026-09-02: Latin America and Caribbean doubles battery energy storage capacity

Battery energy storage capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean doubled to 3,408 MW by August 2026, with Chile leading the regional expansion to support renewable energy integration.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-america-and-caribbean-doubles-battery-energy-storage-capacity

### 2026-08-28: ENGIE Chile launches two new battery storage projects

ENGIE Chile has launched two new battery energy storage projects, BESS Libélula and BESS Los Loros, adding 251 MW of capacity to the Chilean national grid.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/engie-chile-launches-two-new-battery-storage-projects

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