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As a region, Latin America is already leading the way in terms of offering bright prospects for the future of renewable energy and a cleaner electricity system. With a record 319 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity either announced, in pre-construction, or under construction, the region is positioned to grow its large-scale solar and wind power capacity by more than 460% by 2030. In 2024, LatAm and the Caribbean generated around 64% of their electricity output from clean energy sources, which is above the global average of 39% – and hopes remain high for the integration of energy storage across regional markets.

In this session, Luis Castillo, Regional Manager for LATAM at SolaX Power, will explore how next-generation C&I and utility-scale storage systems are reshaping project economics and reliability. He will highlight how easy installation, AI-driven optimization, and integrated safety design reduce CapEx and operational risks, while modular, pre-commissioned utility platforms with real-time monitoring and advanced diagnostics enable scalability, fast maintenance, and resilience in extreme conditions. Attendees will gain practical insights into how innovation in design and operations translates into lower costs, higher availability, and improved returns for energy storage projects across Latin America.

This panel will bring together industry leaders in the renewables and storage space, to talk about the challenges and bottlenecks that regional markets in LATAM face when it comes to integrating energy storage, and how they should be building on the success of solar and wind deployment to date.

• Key factors hindering market growth – high initial CAPEX costs, regulatory uncertainty and lack of beneficial legislation are common themes across markets
• Severe transmission bottlenecks and how energy storage can act as a solution for this widespread problem
• How should asset owners and operators be compensated for helping to stabilize the grid, and what markets should Latin America look to for learnings?
• How should the industry further leverage the capacity of solar and wind projects already built in countries like Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Uruguay?

One of the most severe and widespread problems facing renewable asset owners across the region is curtailment, which is particularly pronounced in Northern Chile, and which many attribute as the driving force behind its success in storage deployment so far. With renewables pushing down prices on the day-ahead electricity market and reducing earnings, it is estimated that around 8 GW of battery storage will be needed to provide system stability and increase revenue for asset owners. This panel will bring together players who have successfully deployed storage in Chile, to address how their projects can help alleviate these problems.

• What is the best business model?
• How are the revenue sources guaranteed for them as owners?
• What problem is the project solving for them?
• Avoiding curtailment of solar production – is adding energy storage to existing PV plants the answer?
• Energy storage reducing the CapEx and LCOE for hybrid projects

Rich in wind, solar, and other natural resources, Latin America has the potential to be a global leader in renewable energy. With the global battery supply chain coming in sharper focus, and the politicization of naturally occurring mineral resources, how can LATAM leverage the resources it already has and in turn strengthen its domestic supply chain?

• Forecasting tariff risks for the future of the sector and the potential for onshoring
• Safeguarding against pricing projections, strategic resource planning for developers, and ensuring supply dependability
• What parts of the value chain need to be strengthened to ensure energy security and sustainability?
• The importance of the mining sector in Latin America and the intersection with the energy storage industry

In this presentation, Daniel Crotzer, CEO of Fractal EMS, will provide a comprehensive overview of the battery storage commissioning process, from mechanical completion to COD, while highlighting pitfalls and best practices.

Join this exclusive keynote to hear from the Secretary of Energy, Maria Tettamanti, detailing more information on the impact of the latest energy market reforms in Argentina, and future opportunities for expanding the storage landscape.

Chile has established itself as the most advanced BESS market in Latin America, setting the pace with large-scale deployments and innovative regulation. Building on this foundation, countries across the region are rapidly adopting storage to enhance renewable integration and grid reliability. Clou, a Midea Technology Company, has already delivered over 1 GWh of BESS projects in Chile and Argentina, proving our technology and commitment.

In this session, Clou will showcase their latest developments and how Clou maximizes project value, empowering a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future for the region.

What does the financing landscape look like for energy projects in Latin America, and how are key stakeholders interacting with different markets?

• What is the current risk appetite from local vs. international investors?
• With subsidies and capacity schemes not covering all projects, how are developers creating viable financial structures which make their projects bankable?
• A view on optimal financial structures including PPAs, tolling agreements or merchant offtake contracts

Maximizing energy throughput is essential for battery storage profitability. This session explores how predictive analytics can boost system availability by identifying performance bottlenecks, guiding maintenance decisions, and uncovering hidden energy losses. Attendees will gain practical insights into using data to improve reliability and recover lost megawatt-hours.

As Latin America accelerates its energy transition, energy storage is emerging as a critical enabler for grid stability, renewable integration, and long-term decarbonization. This session will provide a benchmark overview of the region’s leading storage markets—Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Panama, and the Dominican Republic—analyzing their short- and medium-term outlook.

We will address three central dimensions shaping investment decisions and market development:

1. Market growth outlook: What is the three-year perspective for new storage capacity across the most dynamic markets?
2. Regulatory environment: How do clear regulatory frameworks—or the absence of them—affect demand, project pipelines, and investor confidence?
3. Pricing and market design: What regulatory and pricing models are being adopted, and how do they compare across jurisdictions?

Argentina has already made significant strides in expanding its renewable energy capacity through a series of transparent competitive tenders, awarding 667MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) in its first tender under the AlmaGBA scheme. This first tender which closed earlier this year was oversubscribed and ended well above the 500 MW target—  receiving bids totaling 1,347 MW from 15 companies.

Join this fireside chat with the Argentine grid operator, CAMMESA, sharing exclusive insight into the upcoming tenders and auctions which will help propel Argentina’s energy storage market forward.

With no clear path to guaranteed capacity payments in Chile post-2034, what regulatory clarity does the industry need to ensure continued investment and growth in the energy storage sector?

• What capacity factor will be recognized for batteries after this law comes to an end?
• Defining the rules for operational assets in Chile – the path to efficiently operating and dispatching systems
• How will these systems participate in the ancillary services market?

As LATAM accelerates its clean energy transition, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are playing a vital role in grid stability and renewable integration. But the success of these systems hinges not just on hardware, choosing the right Energy Management System (EMS) software is crucial. In this 15-minute presentation, FlexGen explores how EMS software impacts operational efficiency, market participation, and ROI in Chile’s evolving energy landscape. Attendees will gain insights into key EMS selection criteria, real-world performance data, and how software-driven optimization is becoming even more important in Latin America’s most dynamic energy market.

As Chile continues its upward trajectory to becoming a leading energy storage market globally, find out how owners and operators are planning to harness a lucrative combination of arbitrage, capacity payments, and ancillary services.

• How can owners and operators access arbitrage revenue streams in the merchant market?
• How do we get to the point of having a full arbitrage market in Chile?
• The path forward for capacity payments
• Understanding pricing dynamics in Chile – with a prediction of negative daytime pricing by 2026, how will that affect energy storage storage opportunities?

Safety and cybersecurity have become primary bankability factors for lenders and insurers. Advanced control and management systems serve as cornerstones for grid‑forming readiness, POI authority, and evidence‑based operations. Honeywell IONIC is at the forefront of how modern ESS unlock resilience and monetization in capacity and ancillary services.

One big challenge in Latin America is transmission – and energy storage is one of the best-known solutions for this problem. In this Ask-Me-Anything session, we bring together some of the most well-versed and knowledgeable leaders in the sector to answer your questions on this topic. Delegates are encouraged to submit questions in advance, and the session on the day will be interactive.