Minas Gerais becomes the first state in Brazil to reach 4 GW of generation from PV sources

January 5, 2023

The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil is the first in the country to reach 4 GW of generation from photovoltaic sources. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Toyota presents the first homologated hydrogen cell car in Chile

January 5, 2023

Toyota and government officials, including Minister of Energy Diego Pardow, presented the first homologated hydrogen cell propulsion car in Chile. This type of vehicle is the first of its kind in Latin America. Source: PV Magazine LATAM 

The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the La Armonía area

January 5, 2023

The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the Park Nacional El Impenetrable, located in the La Armonía area. In addition, fifty health centers will also be supplied with solar energy. Source: PV Magazine LATAM 

Cuban state company announces a new program to power water pumping systems with PV systems

January 5, 2023

Grupo Empresarial Agua y Saneamiento, the Cuban state company in charge of supplying drinking water and the island’s sewage network, announced they will install photovoltaic energy equipment in eight provinces to be used for water pumping. The project will save 7.1 GW to the National Electric System (SEN). Source: PV Magazine LATAM 

RWA Renewables starts development of its first green hydrogen project in Chile

January 5, 2023

German energy group, RWA Renewables, started the development of its first green hydrogen project in Chile. The company plans to install around 835 MW of electrolysis capacity. The hydrogen project will be accompanied by a 1GW wind farm to power the electrolysis process.  Source: Renewables Now 

Engie Chile LA launches commercial operation of 87.9 MW solar farm

January 5, 2023

Engie Energia Chile SA has started commercial operation of its 87.9 MW Capricornio solar farm. Source: Renewables Now 

Enerside Energy SA is constructing two solar PV projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 249 MW

January 5, 2023

Enerside Energy SA, a Spanish integrated solar PV platform is currently constructing two solar PV projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 249 MW. Source: Renewables Now 

Engie Energia Chile SA invests US$650 million in two renewable energy projects in Chile

January 5, 2023

Engie Energia Chile SA will invest US$450 million into the 342 MW Lomas de Taltal wind farm project and US$300 million into the 638-MWh Coya battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

Colombia generated almost 90% of its electricity from renewable sources in November

January 5, 2023

According to the national grid operator, XM Compania de Expertos en Mercados, Colombia generated 89.26% of its electricity from clean and renewable sources in November. Source: Renewables Now