Solar - New Energy Events

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
Uriel Renovables secures permit for US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile
May 31, 2024
Uriel Renovables has secured an environmental permit for an US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile’s Valparaiso region. The Quinquimo Solar plant will have a total capacity of 90 MW and will include a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Andes Solar partners with CVC Energía for PV project in Peru
May 16, 2024
Andes Solar, a Chilean company, has announced a partnership with Peruvian distribution firm CVC Energía to construct its inaugural photovoltaic energy project in Peru. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
LASCO distributors completes solar pilot project in partnership with UWI and USAID
April 15, 2024
LASCO Distributors has completed the UWI/LASCO Solar Pilot Project, installing a 500 kW PV+ system at its facility in Spanish Town, St Catherine, and a 10 kW Solar Hybrid system at the Central Village Multi-Purpose Centre. Developed with USAID and JERA, this project is one of Jamaica’s largest and will serve as a research and […]