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Chile

The smarter E Summit Chile launches in Antofagasta: Connecting energy, mining and industry to accelerate Chile's energy transition

Thursday, 12 November 2026 Robin Whitlock The smarter E is expanding its presence in Latin America with the launch of The smarter E Summit Chile, a new high-level industry platform dedicated to advancing Chile's energy transition and fostering ...

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Grenergy completes the sale of the fourth phase of Oasis de Atacama for $475 million

Tuesday, 08 September 2026 Robin Whitlock Grenergy has completed the sale of its flagship energy storage project in Chile, Gabriela, to CVC DIF. Gabriela is the fourth phase of Oasis de Atacama and is part of a portfolio totalling 272 MW of solar ...

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Grenergy signs a 1 TWh per year night-time PPA for 15 years

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 Robin Whitlock Grenergy has signed in Chile the largest power purchase agreement (PPA) in terms of volume signed by the company to date: a long-term energy supply contract covering non-solar hours with a global utility ...

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Grenergy inaugurates Elena, largest battery plant in the Americas, with capacity of 3.5 GWh

Tuesday, 09 June 2026 Robin Whitlock Grenergy has inaugurated Elena, the largest battery storage facility in the Americas, located in the Antofagasta region of Chile and corresponding to Phase 6 of Oasis de Atacama, its flagship solar and ...

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Grenergy signs a hybrid PPA for phase five of Oasis de Atacama

Monday, 01 June 2026 Robin Whitlock Grenergy has signed a new long-term hybrid power purchase agreement (PPA) in Chile with an offtaker holding an investment-grade credit rating from Moody’s and Fitch, providing for the sale of 350 GWh ...

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Grenergy secures a new $268 million financing for Central Oasis solar plant in Chile

Monday, 11 May 2026 Robin Whitlock Grenergy has closed a $268 million senior non-recourse financing agreement, including credit facilities, for the Monte Águila solar farm, which has a capacity of 342 MW with 1,034 MWh of storage and is ...

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Limes awarded environmental approval for 150 MW BESS Ganso project in Chile

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Robin Whitlock Limes Renewable Energy, a specialist in the development of solar, wind and battery energy storage, has successfully secured the environmental permit for its 150 MW BESS Ganso project in Chile’s Valparaíso ...

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DNV supports Grenergy in securing financing for major solar and battery storage portfolio

Monday, 23 March 2026 Robin Whitlock Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has acted as market consultant to Grenergy Renovables, supporting the company in securing project financing for its Central Oasis portfolio in Chile, ...

Chile

Grenergy secures $355 million financing for its Central Oasis platform

Thursday, 12 February 2026 Robin Whitlock Grenergy has closed a new $355 million financing agreement for the Gran Teno, Tamango, and Planchón solar PV plants, which together contribute 398 MW of solar capacity and 1.4 GWh of storage to the Central ...

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DNV helps to secure landmark financing for major renewable energy platform in Chile

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 Robin Whitlock

Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has helped to secure a $325 million financing package for T Power, a renewable energy platform managed by Chilean asset manager Toesca.