Solar - New Energy Events

Opdenergy secures environmental approval for US$240 million solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Atacama region
August 28, 2025
Opdenergy has received environmental approval for its US$240 million Don Carlos solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Atacama region. The 235-MWdc solar farm is paired with a 64-MW/320-MWh battery system and will generate about 530 GWh annually. Construction is slated to begin in February 2026, with the facility connecting to the national grid via a new substation […]
Cuba connects two solar parks, adding 43.6 MW to national electricity system
July 31, 2025
Cuba has connected two more solar parks to its National Electricity System (SEN), totaling 43.6 MW. The Calabazar de Sagua solar farm, with 21.8 MW, is located in Villa Clara, while the Santiago Rojas Salinas park, also with 21.8 MW, is situated in Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila. These additions are part of Cuba’s plan to […]
Neuquén to launch bidding in September for first municipal solar park
June 26, 2025
The city of Neuquén, Argentina, plans to launch the bidding process in September for its first solar park, with a total capacity of 50 MW. The first 10 MW will be funded entirely by municipal resources,. The project is part of a broader strategy to promote non-conventional energy sources. 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
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
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
Niko Energy secures US$23 million to expand decentralized solar solutions in Mexico
February 6, 2025
Mexican solar start-up Niko Energy has raised US$23 million in debt and equity to expand decentralized energy solutions across Mexico. The funding includes US$8 million in equity from QED Investors, Picus Capital, 468 Capital, and Bridge Latam, along with US$15 million in debt financing from local investors. Source: Renewables Now
Geocycle Plant in Costa Rica combines waste processing with solar power for sustainable cement production
January 23, 2025
The Geocycle plant in Cartago, Costa Rica, the largest of its kind in Latin America, processes waste equivalent to that generated by an entire city using co-processing technology to support sustainable cement production. A newly installed 718.62 kW photovoltaic system, developed by GoSolar, features 1,218 solar panels and generates approximately 942.8 MWh annually, further advancing […]
BNDES approves US$39.7 million loan for solar and hydropower projects
June 19, 2024
BNDES has approved a US$39.7 million loan to support the construction of 29 MW of solar and hydropower capacity in Santa Catarina. Source: Renewables Now