The CEME 1 Thermal Energy Storage System is a 70,000kW energy storage project located in Tocopilla, Maria Elena, Antofagasta, Chile.
The project was announced in 2016 and will be commissioned in 2021.
Description
The CEME 1 Thermal Energy Storage System is being developed by CEME1. The project is owned by CEME1 (100%).
The key applications of the project are renewables capacity firming and renewables energy time shift.
Contractors involved

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By GlobalDataCEME1 is the owner. CEME1 is the developer.
Additional information
CEME1 SpA, a Joint Venture between Enerstar América and Nogaleda Energia, a Chilean family owned Investment Company. The CEME 1 project promoted by Enerstar America, together with a group of Chilean private investors, consists of a 70MWe CSP parabolic-through technology, in conjunction with a photovoltaic (PV) plant of 70MWe.
About CEME1
CEME1 SpA is a renewable energy company.
Methodology
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