Turbo Energy S.A., a Spanish company specialising in artificial intelligence-optimised solar energy storage solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Saesa, one of Chile’s leading electricity providers. The agreement aims to deploy smart battery systems across several industrial zones in the country. This cooperation has resulted in the first operational installation in southern Chile at the plant of agricultural producer Bayas del Sur.
The installed system combines lithium batteries with 200 kW of power and 880 kWh of storage capacity. It complements an existing photovoltaic installation and is designed to stabilise the site’s energy consumption. The system also reduces reliance on thermal generators and ensures operational continuity during periods of peak demand or grid outages.
A first step in Turbo Energy’s Latin American expansion
The project marks Turbo Energy’s tangible entry into the Chilean market, amid growing demand for autonomous energy infrastructure in the industrial sector. “The commissioning of this solution at Bayas del Sur reflects a growing trend across all sectors: securing a stable energy flow while protecting against electricity price volatility,” said Mariano Soria, Chief Executive Officer of Turbo Energy.
The operation was carried out as part of a collaboration between Turbo Energy and Saesa Innova, the innovation division of the Chilean group. Both entities focused on integrating intelligent solutions to enhance the energy reliability of industrial sites, particularly in remote areas or regions vulnerable to fluctuations in the national grid.
A targeted approach for large industrial consumers
The partnership is part of Turbo Energy’s broader development roadmap across the continent. In March, the company inaugurated Latin America’s first integrated solar storage solution at the Alto Labranza shopping centre under its new division, Turbo Energy Solutions. This business unit targets commercial and industrial clients with a portfolio spanning photovoltaic generation, storage and smart energy management.
Saesa, for its part, highlighted the importance of the project in supporting the development of regional energy infrastructure. “Our collaboration with Turbo Energy represents a significant step forward for smart energy installations in southern Chile,” said Camila Trujillo, Energy Manager at Saesa Innova. She added that the goal is to bring more resilience to industrial site power grids.
