Panama - New Energy Events

Panama to launch long-term renewable energy tender covering 2029–2043
March 27, 2025
The Panamanian government has issued a resolution recommending a long-term renewable energy procurement process to stabilize electricity prices. The Electric Transmission Company (ETESA) has been instructed to submit public bidding documents to the National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) by October 31, 2025. The tender will cover a 15-year energy supply period from January 2029 […]
PowerChina to build 530 MW solar park in Panama
January 9, 2025
PowerChina has been awarded a contract to build a 530 MW solar park in Panama by local company Sajalices Energy Co. Located in Cermeno, Panama Oeste Province. The project will be designed, built, and commissioned by PowerChina. Source: Renewables Now
Panama launches tender for stable electricity supply and renewable energy contracts
October 24, 2024
Panama’s government, via the National Energy Secretariat, has initiated a short-term power procurement tender to ensure a stable electricity supply from 2025 to 2030 while protecting consumers from price volatility. The public bidding process, announced on October 8, must conclude by December 10, 2024, allowing power generators to participate in two categories: one for power-only […]
Ecoener to begin construction of 50 MW solar plant in Panama
July 5, 2024
Ecoener SA announced plans to begin building a 50 MW solar PV plant in Panama later this year. The plant is the company’s first project in Panama. They currently have projects operating in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Colombia. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Celsia and Chevron partner to install solar plant in Panama
April 14, 2024
Celsia and Chevron Panama have agreed to install a 4.03 MWp solar plant at the Bahía Las Minas fuel terminal in Colón, Panama. This plant, located on the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to commence operations by the end of this year or early next. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama aims to bring PV systems to vulnerable communities
March 14, 2024
The National Secretariat of Energy in Panama has initiated the Solar Operation project, aiming to install photovoltaic systems in 663 homes of families in communities vulnerable to climate change. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Colombian firm Celsia and Chevron collaborate on solar farm in Panama
March 14, 2024
Colombia-based Celsia partnered with Chevron to set up and manage a 4.03-MWp solar farm at a fuel terminal in Colon, Panama. The solar plant will generate electricity required for Chevron’s operations at the terminal situated in Bahia Las Minas. Source: Renewables Now
Panama initiates renewable energy tender — the first of its kind in a decade
February 29, 2024
Panama’s National Secretariat of Energy (SNE) has issued a resolution directing the Electric Transmission Company SA (ETESA) to organize a tender for long term energy supply. The initiative aims to ensure reliable electricity, lower prices, and create green jobs. The tender encompasses 500 MW of power, with a 20-year contract signed with electricity distribution companies, […]
Panama launches groundbreaking 500 MW tender auction for renewables and energy storage
February 1, 2024
Panama has initiated a groundbreaking 500 MW tender auction encompassing renewables and energy storage, marking the first such auction in Central America to include storage. The national secretary of energy and state-owned electricity transmission company, Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica SA (ETESA), will conduct the bidding process in the second quarter of 2024, with application publication […]