South America Uninterruptible Power Supply BESS

What is the future of Bess in Latin America?

To provide a view of what is to come, AMI breaks down the status and opportunities of BESS in main Latin American markets. Chile passed an energy storage and electromobility bill in late 2022, making stand-alone storage projects profitable for operators.

Should you buy a ups or a Bess system?

UPS systems are cheaper upfront. But their batteries wear out faster and aren’t designed for daily use. BESS systems are more expensive initially, but they offer long-term savings through energy arbitrage, grid incentives, and durability (especially with lithium iron phosphate batteries). Which One Should You Choose?

Will a PPA add Bess in Puerto Rico?

Under ASAP, IPPs with existing PPAs with Puerto Rico’s Power Authority (PREPA) would add BESS at their locations “on an accelerated basis,” leading to an estimated 380 MW of additional contracted BESS capacity by 2026. 3 Peru has no existing BESS regulation and is currently evaluating how to move forward with battery storage projects.

What is the difference between Bess and ups?

They use UPS for surge protection and instant switchovers and BESS to run for 8+ hours during blackouts, powered by solar. The company uses BESS to flatten peak loads and reduce utility bills by 25%, while UPS protects conveyor belts from sudden shutdowns. UPS and BESS both play critical roles, but in different ways.