Project Background

A professional fruit and vegetable processing plant in the suburbs of Santiago, Chile, faced two major challenges: first, the instability of the Chilean power grid during the summer peak season, affecting the normal operation of the cold chain system; and second, significant time-of-use electricity price differences, leading to high operating costs. The plant urgently needed to improve power supply reliability and optimize electricity costs.

Project Solution

• Corrosion-resistant design, adaptable to the fruit and vegetable processing environment.

• Equipped with an intelligent temperature control system to ensure stable battery operation in the Andean foothills climate.

• Integrated energy management platform for coordinated control with processing equipment.

Policy Support

Based on the latest incentive policies from the Chilean Ministry of Energy:

• Receive subsidies from the Renewable Energy Development Fund, covering 20% of the total investment.

• Enjoy electricity tax breaks for agricultural processing enterprises.

• Participate in the National Grid Demand Response Program, with an annual benefit of approximately US$5,000.

User Feedback

"This system has completely transformed our production model. During the recent grid maintenance, the energy storage system ensured the normal operation of the entire processing line, preventing the loss of US$8,000 worth of fruit. Through intelligent dispatching, our electricity expenses have decreased by 32%, and government subsidies have shortened the investment payback period to 3.5 years."