Solar Energy - New Energy Events

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines grants definitive concession to Engie for the construction of the 300 MW Hanaqpampa solar park
March 17, 2023
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines granted a definitive concession to Engie to develop the Central Solar Hanaqpampa project. The company is authorized to deploy an installed capacity of 300MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The KFC Ecuador Group launches operation at the first private photovoltaic project in Ecuador
March 17, 2023
The KFC Ecuador Group started operation at its 1.5 MW solar plant. The plant is estimated to supply 90% of the energy demand of 13 fast food outlets in Quito. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
BNDES approves US$17 million in financing to Helexia to support 19 MW of DG solar powered projects
March 17, 2023
BNDES approved US$17 million in financing to support 19 MW of DG solar powered projects owned by Helexia. The company plans to use the money for the construction of 17 new solar facilities in Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rondonia. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications launched a photovoltaic system that will feed the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station
March 2, 2023
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications has launched a photovoltaic system with the assistance of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources. The installation will supply the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station and help reduce the costs of operations. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama currently has 16 PV projects in the works – in various stages
February 15, 2023
The office of the National Public Services Authority in Panama reported there are currently 16 PV projects in the works, some in initial operation, others in planning and execution stage. The total capacity of the projects will be 127.38 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Chile receives approval to start commercial operations at its 204 MW solar farm
February 15, 2023
Enel Chile received approval to commence operation at its 204 MW Atacama Desert solar farm. The project cost a total of US$164 million. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Colombia begins construction of 29.87 MW solar farm in Panama
February 15, 2023
Enel Colombia has started construction on a 29.87 solar farm in Panama, one of the three markets in which it is active in Central America. Source: Renewables Now
A group of municipal and private stakeholders launched the largest distributed generation solar plant in Brazil’s northern region
February 15, 2023
A partnership between the Manaus City Hall, local water and sewerage utility, Aguas de Manaus, solar developer, Expertise Energia, and Brasol launched a 2.55 MW distributed generation solar plant in the capital of the Brazilian State of Amazona. The plant is the largest of its kind in the northern region of Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Grenergy Renovables SL opens 30 MW solar complex in Colombia
February 15, 2023
Grenergy Renovables SL invested US$30 million in a new 30 MW solar power complex in Colombia. The complex is made up of three solar farms with a capacity of 9.9 MW each. Source: Renewables Now