AES Gener will deploy A123’s energy storage solutions at a new 500MW power plant called Angamos.
The advanced energy storage installation provides critical contingency services to maintain the stability of the electric grid in Northern Chile, an important mining area.
It continuously monitors the condition of the power system and if a significant frequency deviation occurs, the energy storage system is capable of providing up to 20MW of power nearly instantaneously.
This output is designed to be maintained for 15 minutes at full power, allowing the system operator to resolve the event or bring other standby units online.
The company said that its advanced lithium-ion energy storage systems offer customers a complete solution to quickly and cost-effectively hybridize power plants to improve grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources.
