Solar Energy - New Energy Events

Peru grants 24-month concession for 200 MW Chasqui solar park feasibility studies
April 2, 2026
Peru has granted Fenix Power a 24-month temporary concession to conduct feasibility studies for the proposed 200 MW Chasqui Solar Park in Ica. The authorization allows for technical, economic, and environmental evaluations, marking an initial step toward potential project development. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Colombia approves US$2.1 billion solar program to power 1.3 million low-income homes
November 6, 2025
Colombia has approved US$2.1 billion for its Colombia Solar program, which aims to equip 1.3 million low-income households with rooftop photovoltaic systems between 2026 and 2030. The initiative seeks to replace traditional electricity subsidies with self-generation, lowering household energy costs and easing pressure on the national subsidy fund. The program is expected to create over […]
Venezuela advances 52.8 MW El Vigía solar plant to power water systems for 2,290 families
November 6, 2025
Venezuela is constructing the 52.8 MW El Vigía solar plant in Mérida’s Alberto Adriani municipality to power 14 water pumping systems serving 720 apartments and 2,290 families in the Bubuquí II housing complex. Built with local companies and technicians under a Venezuela-China energy cooperation agreement, the plant features 1,207 solar panels and locally manufactured components. […]
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$475 million for 357 MW Copiapó solar project in Chile
October 24, 2025
Atlas Renewable Energy secured US$475 million to build the 357 MW Copiapó Solar project in northern Chile, including a 320 MW, four-hour storage system. The project will supply electricity to Grupo CAP under 15-year contracts, supporting mining operations with reliable power. It is expected to generate 750 GWh annually and begin operations in 2026. Source: […]
Celsia seeks US$1.2 billion to develop 1.2 GW of wind and solar in Peru
September 25, 2025
Colombian utility Celsia plans to attract over US$1.2 billion in investment to develop 1.2 GW of wind and solar projects in Peru by 2028. The initiative includes the launch of Celaris Energy, a platform supplying Peru’s industrial sector with fully renewable electricity certified under the International Renewable Energy Certificate (IREC) seal. Source: PV Tech
Ecoener commissions Guatemala’s largest solar plant
September 11, 2025
Spanish renewable energy company Ecoener SA has launched operations at its 74.7 MWp El Carrizo solar park in Guatemala, now the country’s largest photovoltaic facility, bringing Ecoener’s global installed capacity above 500 MW. The project is expected to deliver around 157 GWh of clean electricity each year under a 10-year power purchase agreement. Source: Renewables […]
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