Chile's National Energy Commission has published bidding terms for a regulated power auction that explicitly allows approved storage systems to support supply obligations. The tender is scheduled to launch on 1 July 2026, with bids due on 4 December, economic offers opening on 5 January 2027, and awards planned for 13 January 2027.
Source: pv magazine Global. Solar News summarizes; the complete story is on the publisher's site.

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