Solar Energy - New Energy Events

Panama announces exclusive solar photovoltaic tender for 2026 as part of new electricity sector schedule
July 31, 2025
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has introduced the first Annual Electricity Sector Tender Schedule, which outlines five bidding processes from 2025 to 2028. This includes a dedicated solar photovoltaic tender scheduled for 2026. The plan includes 1,420 MW of energy and 1,335 MW of new installed capacity, aiming for a balanced distribution of generation technologies. The […]
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 […]
Acciona Energía launches 162.6 MWp Cotoperí Solar Complex in La Romana, Dominican Republic
July 31, 2025
Acciona Energía has launched the 162.6-MWp Cotoperí Solar complex in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The facility, consisting of three solar farms, will generate 286 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power around 166,000 households. It is now the largest photovoltaic installation in Central America and the Caribbean. Source: Renewables Now
Metlen Energy & Metals secures 15-Year PPA with Copec EMOAC for 450 GWh of solar power in Chile
July 31, 2025
Metlen Energy & Metals has secured a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copec EMOAC to supply 450 GWh of electricity annually from four solar plants in Chile, starting in the second quarter of 2026. The project will be supported by 322 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure supply during evening and […]
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$181 million financing for 505 MW Draco Solar Complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil
July 31, 2025
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured approximately US$ 181 million in financing from BNDES for the development of the 505 MW Draco Solar Complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The complex will consist of 11 photovoltaic plants, capable of powering around 569,000 homes, and is expected to begin operations in early 2026. The project also includes the […]
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$510 million for Chilean solar-plus-storage project
April 25, 2025
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$510 million in financing from a consortium of international banks to develop the Estepa hybrid project in Chile. The initiative includes a 215-MW solar plant paired with two battery energy storage systems totaling 418 MW of four-hour capacity. Source: Renewables Now
Colombia inaugurates solar-powered health energy communities in Magdalena
April 10, 2025
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has inaugurated three solar-powered health energy communities in Magdalena, installing nearly 156 kWp of photovoltaic capacity across the San Cristóbal Hospital and two health centers in Santa Marta. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grupo Enhol to build Peru’s largest solar plant with 385 MW capacity in Arequipa
April 10, 2025
Spanish renewable energy firm Grupo Enhol is constructing the 385 MW Illa solar plant in Arequipa, Peru, The plant, upon its expected completion in 2026, will be the country’s largest solar facility. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Metlen seeks environmental approval for 300 MW solar and 1,236 MWh storage project in Chile
April 10, 2025
Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals has submitted its 300 MW Los Boldos solar and 252 MW/1,236 MWh battery storage project for environmental approval in Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM