Argentina removes EV charging registry and lowers import barriers to boost electromobility

February 6, 2025

The Argentine government has eliminated the National Registry of Charging Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, citing it as an unnecessary bureaucratic hurdle that slowed electromobility expansion. Additionally, it will allow the import of 50,000 electric and hybrid vehicles from outside the free trade zone without the 35% tariff. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

CFS and Avolta Energy install 137.5 kW solar system at Costa Rica’s Labor Ministry

February 6, 2025

CFS and Avolta Energy have installed a 137.5 kW solar system for self-consumption at Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security in San José. The project, completed in two phases, includes 250 solar panels and 8 Fronius Symo inverters, generating 165 MWh annually. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Peru grants Vale rights for 150 MW Lupi solar plant

February 6, 2025

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) has granted Vale permanent rights for the 150 MW Lupi Solar Power Plant in Moquegua, set to become one of the world’s highest-altitude solar farms. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Engie Chile launches 68 MW Tamaya BESS to power 50,800 homes

February 6, 2025

Engie Chile has received approval to begin commercial operations for the 68 MW Tamaya BESS storage system in Tocopilla, Antofagasta. The battery storage will supply clean energy to 50,800 homes during peak demand hours, supporting Chile’s renewable energy transition. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Ignis to invest US$1.5 billion in Peru’s solar and wind energy expansion

February 6, 2025

Spanish company Ignis plans to invest US$1.5 billion in solar and wind projects across Peru between 2025 and 2028, adding 1,469 MW to the National Interconnected Electrical System (SEIN). The six renewable projects include four wind-solar hybrid plants and two standalone solar plants, Alba and Blanca, each 200 MW in Arequipa. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Kallpa Generación issues US$500 million bond to fund solar project and refinancing

February 6, 2025

Peruvian power company Kallpa Generación has issued US$500 million in international bonds to help finance its 309 MW Sunny solar project in Arequipa and refinance its US$350 million Kallpa 2026 bond. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Chile reviews US$879 million in solar and battery storage projects

February 6, 2025

Six energy projects featuring solar and battery storage have been submitted to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment Service (SEIA). The proposals include 155.34 MW of solar capacity and over 1 GW of battery storage (BESS), with a total investment of US$879.16 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Brazil launches energy transition program to boost renewables and sustainability

February 6, 2025

The Brazilian government has established the Energy Transition Acceleration Program (Paten) to promote sustainability and renewable energy adoption. The program includes a Green Fund, managed by BNDES, allowing companies to use federal receivables as collateral to finance low-carbon projects. Paten also supports energy infrastructure modernization, carbon capture research, and workforce training, positioning Brazil as a […]

Enel Green Power starts operation at 611 MW solar complex

February 6, 2025

Enel Green Power has commenced full commercial operations of its 611 MW Arinos Solar Complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now