Sudene loans US$20.4 million to solar power producer for the development of a 40 MW project in the Minas Gerais state of Brazil

January 4, 2024

Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) loaned solar power producer, Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis, US$20.4 million to support the development of a 40 MW solar power project in the northern region of Minas Gerais state. Source: Renewables Now 

Acciona Energy connects its first renewable project in Peru

January 4, 2024

Acciona Energia connected 135.7 MW to Peru’s national grid from the San Juan de Marcona wind farm, the company’s first renewable project in the country. The company invested around US$180 million in the project. Source: Renewables Now 

Mytilineos Energy & Metals launches the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in Chile

January 4, 2024

Greek industrial group subsidiary, Mytilineos Energy & Metals, invested over US$110 million to inaugurate the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in the Chilean region of Arica y Parinacota. The project is the largest foreign capital investment in Chile’s northernmost region in recent years. Source: Renewables Now 

Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners explore green hydrogen production in Chile

January 4, 2024

A research project led by Germany’s Fraunhofer IEE Institute and partners is set to explore the potential production of green hydrogen from solar thermal power (CSP) in Chile, with aims to facilitate the development of large-scale production. Source: Renewables Now