Calama, Chile – A Chilean startup, EnergyLab, is making waves in the climate tech sector with its innovative approach to carbon accreditation. The company has successfully piloted a new model leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to certify the Parque Solar Quetena, a solar project located in the Antofagasta Region, under the internationally recognized BioCarbon Standard. This marks the first time a Chilean solar project has achieved this accreditation, opening new avenues for sustainable financing and emissions reduction.
Founded in 2019 by civil engineer Cristián Mosella, EnergyLab provides consulting and implements projects aimed at accelerating the energy transition and reducing emissions across various industries. The company’s breakthrough lies in its ability to streamline the complex process of verifying and validating carbon reduction projects, making it more accessible, and transparent. This is particularly significant as demand for carbon credits continues to grow, driven by global commitments to net-zero emissions.
Mosella, EnergyLab’s CEO, explained that the core of their solution is a specialized model designed for the energy and electromobility sectors. It combines continuous monitoring, data collection, and interpretation – including emissions reductions – with the security and immutability of blockchain technology. “This ensures the integrity of the data and builds trust in the carbon credits generated,” he stated, according to reporting from Notiulti.
The pilot project at Parque Solar Quetena demonstrated the effectiveness of EnergyLab’s approach. The project not only secured BioCarbon Standard accreditation – a certification that validates projects reducing or removing greenhouse gases and is part of the United Nations’ Global Compact – but also successfully issued a carbon bond. A portion of this bond has already been sold, with the remainder currently under negotiation with private Chilean companies. Mosella highlighted that this allows project developers to “obtain resources through carbon markets and maximize the value of sustainability initiatives.”
BioCarbon Standard and Blockchain Integration
The BioCarbon Standard itself is enhancing its security and transparency through integration with CAD Trust, a blockchain-based system. As detailed on the BioCarbon Standard website, this integration aims to prevent double-counting of carbon credits and ensure traceability for organizations and countries working towards climate goals. This move underscores the growing importance of blockchain technology in verifying and managing environmental assets.
Implications for Chile’s Green Economy
EnergyLab’s success has broader implications for Chile’s green economy. Mosella indicated that the company plans to leverage the Parque Solar Quetena certification to offset Chile’s “green tax,” a policy designed to incentivize environmentally responsible practices. EnergyLab is setting its sights on expanding its services to other markets in 2026, with a focus on developing a carbon credit program for projects electrifying freight and passenger transport. This expansion will combine their existing technology with international certification to facilitate the trading of bonds in the global market.
“This demonstrates that climate financing isn’t reserved solely for large projects, because we managed to bring fresh resources to this solar plant,” Mosella said, emphasizing the accessibility of their solution. The company’s approach could unlock significant investment in smaller-scale renewable energy projects, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Quetena Solar Park project began construction on November 26, 2020, and qualified for retroactive validation under an exemption authorized by the BioCarbon Standard on October 2, 2025, according to documentation available on Global Carbon Trace. This demonstrates the flexibility of the standard and its ability to accommodate projects with established operational histories.
EnergyLab’s innovative use of AI and blockchain technology represents a significant step forward in carbon accreditation, offering a more efficient, transparent, and secure pathway for projects to access climate finance and contribute to global emissions reduction efforts. As the company expands its reach, it is poised to play a key role in driving the growth of sustainable energy and electromobility markets both in Chile and beyond.
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