The Environmental Evaluation Commission of Valparaíso has unanimously approved the Leones Solar Photovoltaic Park, a FreePower Group project that will combine 111 MWp of solar energy with 400 MWh of lithium battery storage. The initiative represents a USD $141.9 million investment and is scheduled to begin construction in 2026.
Valparaíso Region, April 2025 – The Environmental Evaluation Commission (COEVA) of the Valparaíso Region has unanimously approved the Leones Solar Photovoltaic Park, a project developed by FreePower Group, a Chilean company specializing in renewable energy, storage, and green hydrogen.
Located in the commune of Papudo, the project entails an estimated investment of USD $141.9 million and will feature an installed capacity of 111 MWp through the deployment of 158,880 monocrystalline solar panels, each with a capacity of 700 Wp. Leones Solar is expected to generate 211 GWh annually—enough to power more than 90,000 households.
The project will also include a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 80 MW of power and five hours of autonomy (400 MWh), enabling the delivery of clean and continuous energy to the National Electric System (SEN) via a 110 kV, 1.83-kilometer transmission line connected to the Quínquimo Substation.
Construction is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and will create approximately 100 direct jobs at peak construction.
“This project sets a new benchmark for renewable development in Chile. By combining solar generation and storage, Leones Solar reflects our commitment to energy solutions that are not only clean, but also flexible and ready to meet the challenges of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid,” said Juan Guillermo Walker, CEO and Founder of FreePower Group.
The project’s Environmental Qualification Resolution (RCA) will be officially published next week.
