Core Insights - The Dune Plus energy storage project in Antofagasta, Chile, has been officially launched by AME and EDF Energy Solutions, with Sungrow securing the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract [2][4] - The total investment for the project is $6.29 billion, which will add 509MW/2036MWh of storage capacity to Chile's largest photovoltaic power station [4][5] - A 15-year power purchase agreement has been signed, ensuring that the generated renewable energy will be supplied to Codelco, the world's largest copper mining company, at a rate of 1TWh per year [4][5] Project Details - The project is located in María Elena and consists of two main technology units: a 333MW/1334MWh Dune battery storage system and a hybrid energy facility integrating a 186MW solar power station with a 175MW/702MWh battery storage system [5][6] - The Dune battery storage system is designed as a standalone 4-hour storage project and will be deployed alongside the CEME1 photovoltaic power station, which is expected to be operational in 2024 [5][6] Industry Events - Sungrow has confirmed participation in the 14th International Energy Storage Industry Exhibition (ESIE 2026), scheduled for April 2026 [7]
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