The Company
CHEX is a Chilean engineering company based in Valparaíso, Chile, developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the energy transition. The company was founded to transform advanced research and engineering expertise into technologies capable of addressing real-world challenges in the energy sector.
Our first innovation, Compressed Hydro Energy Storage (CHEX Energy Storage), is a patented renewable energy storage technology developed in Chile. Inspired by the concept of a virtual dam, the system stores energy using compressed gas and water, providing a sustainable alternative for long-duration energy storage without the use of harmful chemicals.
Innovation & Recognition
CHEX is a funded startup recognized for its contribution to sustainable energy innovation and the development of next-generation energy storage solutions. Our technology is patented in Chile, Australia, Argentina, and Europe and has attracted national and international attention for its potential to support the global transition towards cleaner and more reliable energy systems.
The company received the 2024 Avonni Award in the Energy category, one of Chile’s most important recognitions for innovation, and was selected for the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator program in 2023, connecting CHEX with a global network of companies and organizations working to advance the future of clean energy.
These achievements reflect the originality and potential of CHEX Energy Storage, as well as the commitment of our team to transforming scientific research into practical engineering solutions. By combining innovation, multidisciplinary expertise, and collaboration between research and industry, CHEX continues to develop technologies that contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy future.
Our Origins
CHEX Energy Storage was developed by a team of physicists and engineers from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (USM) and the Centro Científico Tecnológico de Valparaíso (CCTVal), led by Dr. Christian Romero.
The company was created with the support of private investor Laurentzi De Sasia Rodríguez, who joined as Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, while Dr. Romero serves as Chief Executive Officer. Together, they combine scientific expertise, engineering innovation, and commercial vision to bring this technology from research to real-world applications.
