Event: Batteries and Grid Forming – The Pivotal Role of Regulation in Driving Development and Financing

We hosted a breakfast event at our offices in collaboration with ACERA, focused on the regulatory, contractual, and financing challenges and opportunities currently facing battery storage and grid-forming technologies in Chile.

The event brought together over 80 representatives from various industries, including power companies, banks, investment funds, and other key stakeholders in the energy sector. It created a valuable space for dialogue, marked by a strong interest in addressing regulatory gaps and risks—particularly in light of recent developments in the national power system.

The discussion panel featured Ana Lía Rojas, Executive Director of ACERA; Stan Malek, Senior VP at DNB and an expert in energy project financing with deep regulatory insight; and Cristóbal Pellegrini, partner at B&E. They shared their perspectives on the current regulatory framework and outlook for the development of energy storage in the country. The conversation was moderated by our partner María Olga Rivera.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this gathering. Without a doubt, it was one of the most well-attended events of the year at our offices.