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The 766 MW Sol do Cerrado solar park, located in Brazil, has started generating power
December 8, 2022
The 766 MW Sol do Cerrado solar park, located in Minas Gerais, started generating power in four of its 17 sub-farms. The solar park, comprised of 1.4 million solar panels, cost a total of US$590 million to develop. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Americas will invest US$5 billion into the region, with most of the investments going to Colombia and Brazil
December 8, 2022
Enel Americas is investing US$5 billion in the Latin American region with most of the investments going to Colombia and Brazil. They will exit Peru and Argentina in 2023 to focus on countries that are “more advanced” in their energy transition. Source: Renewables Now
Brazilian energy company, Auren Energy, commenced operations at a 409 MW wind complex in Piaui and Pernambuco
December 8, 2022
Auren Energy started operations at the 409 MW Ventos do Piaui II and III Wind Complex in northeastern Brazil. The company invested a total of US$395.7 million into the wind complex. Source: Renewables Now
Brazilian pharmaceutical company, Eurofarma, will procure electricity from Omega Energia’s 211.5 MW wind project
November 17, 2022
Omega Energia, will supply electricity from the 211.5 MW Assurua 4 wind project to the Brazilian pharmaceutical company, Eurofarma. Source: Renewables Now
Cemig will provide 100% renewable energy to Spanish auto maker’s facilities in Brazil
November 17, 2022
The Spanish auto parts maker, Gestamp Automocion SA signed an agreement with Cemig to acquire 100% renewable energy for its facilities in Brazil, a supply equivalent to 79.2 GWh. Source: Renewables Now
BNB in Brazil approved a loan for US$80 to support the construction of a 213 MW solar complex in the northeast
November 17, 2022
Banco do Nordeste approved a loan for US$80 million to support the development of the 213 MW Caldeirao solar complex in northeast Brazil. Ibitu Energias will provide an additional US$61 million for the project. Source: Renewables Now
Enel SpA begins a 399 MW expansion on the 1 GW Lagoa dos Ventos wind complex
November 3, 2022
Enel SpA started construction on a 399 MW expansion of the 1 GW Lagoa dos Ventos wind complex in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
BNDES extends an US$8.4 million loan to CRI GEO Biogas for the development of a 2.15 MW biogas plant
October 19, 2022
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved a loan extension of US$8.4 million to CRI GEO Biogas for the implementation of a 2.15 MW biogas plant in San Paulo. Source: Renewables Now
Voltalia announces the completion of its 320 MW solar plant in Brazil.
October 19, 2022
Voltalia’s 320MW solar plant in Brazil is now fully operational. Source: Renewables Now