This is an automated translation of the original release published in Spanish.

PRESS RELEASE from ContourGlobal
August 10, 2026

The agreement between ContourGlobal and CATL covers the supply of 3 GWh of battery storage systems, all configured for continuous four-hour discharge.  The agreement enables the deployment of CATL’s state-of-the-art integrated storage system technology in projects located in the United Kingdom, Greece, and Chile. ContourGlobal secures a significant supply of batteries to support the rapid execution of hybrid and standalone utility-scale projects in regions experiencing strong growth in hyperscale data centers and in energy demand stemming from digital infrastructure.

ContourGlobal, a leading independent international power producer with rapid growth in renewables and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), has signed an agreement with CATL, the world’s leading battery technology company, for the supply of 3 GWh of storage systems for projects located in the United Kingdom, Greece, and Chile. This is the first framework agreement between the two companies, which provides flexibility to align supply with the evolution of the company’s development pipeline.

The technology at the heart of the agreement is an integrated BESS solution, in containers with liquid cooling, built around CATL’s large-format lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The agreement covers a total of 526 containers, each with a capacity of 5.64 MWh, all configured for continuous four-hour discharge.

CATL’s technology will support the performance and long-term value of ContourGlobal’s projects through its own cell degradation management system, which continuously monitors and mitigates the aging of each cell. The batteries are designed to operate reliably throughout the entire life of the projects, and CATL further commits to recovering and recycling the units at the end of their life, in line with European regulatory requirements on battery sustainability and circular economy principles.

This agreement marks the first deployment of this technology within ContourGlobal’s portfolio and adds to its fleet a set of design features, including an integrated liquid cooling architecture and a built-in fire detection and suppression system, which ensure stable operation over a wide range of temperatures, mitigate thermal runaway, and guarantee compliance with the highest applicable safety and certification standards in the industry.

In addition, ContourGlobal projects that use CATL technology will be ready to support future grid stability services, including grid-forming functionality when required by system operators. Although grid-forming services are not yet fully recognized or remunerated in most current regulatory frameworks, the technology is already designed to enable them as markets evolve.

“We are very proud to announce this framework agreement with CATL, one of the global leaders in BESS”, said Antonio Cammisecra, CEO of ContourGlobal. “Beyond the supply of equipment, we are establishing a standardized utility-scale BESS platform in multiple countries, which enables consistent long-term engineering, testing, commissioning, and asset management. Thanks to harmonized technical requirements and project execution practices, we reduce delivery risk, accelerate project deployment, and create a scalable model for the continued growth of our storage business. This agreement reflects the shared commitment of both companies to accelerate the deployment of reliable utility-scale battery storage through long-term collaboration.”

“This collaboration brings together our advanced battery technology with ContourGlobal’s deep experience in energy infrastructure development”, said LB Tan, CCO and Co-President of Sales and Marketing at CATL. “With a shared vision, we are delivering secure, reliable, long-term value for customers on the journey of the energy transition in Europe and around the world.”

ContourGlobal BESS Strategy

Currently the company has 3 GWh of BESS projects in operation in Europe and the Americas, including in Bulgaria, a standalone 202 MW/500 MWh project, one of the largest in Eastern Europe, and in Chile, where the company operates 2.5 GWh of BESS through the hybrid projects Víctor Jara and Quillagua, located in the Atacama Desert regions of Tarapacá and Antofagasta.

The supply agreement between ContourGlobal and CATL covers three recently announced projects that will expand the company’s storage footprint in Europe and Latin America: the 500 MW/2,000 MWh standalone Wallace BESS project, recently acquired in Scotland, which marks the company’s entry into the UK market; the 100 MW/400 MWh Taxiarches plant in Greece; and Los Maitenes in Chile, a hybrid project that combines 131 MWp of photovoltaic capacity with 90 MW/360 MWh of battery storage. The projects in Chile and Greece are already under construction, while the project in Scotland is in an advanced stage of development.

Likewise, the company has acquired a 1.6 GW BESS portfolio under development in Italy, which falls outside the scope of this supply agreement.

 ContourGlobal – ContourGlobal is a next-generation independent power producer (IPP), backed by KKR, that operates in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of nearly 6 GW of operating assets in renewable generation, flexible thermal power, and battery energy storage, delivering the reliability, flexibility, and dispatchable power solutions required by an increasingly electrified economy. ContourGlobal is accelerating its transformation into a predominantly renewable platform through the decarbonization of its existing fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. The company currently has more than 2 GW under construction and approximately 15 GW under development. Using its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, the company delivers tailored energy solutions to distribution companies, industrial customers, and digital infrastructure clients through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs, and powered-land opportunities.