Solar Energy - New Energy Events

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
Sudene approves US$18.9 million loan for 181.1 MW solar projects in Northeast Brazil
April 10, 2025
Brazil’s development agency Sudene has approved an US$18.9 million loan from its Northeast Development Fund for four EDP Renováveis solar projects totaling 181.1 MW in Rio Grande do Norte. Source: Renewables Now
Government of Piauí signs MoU for large-scale solar energy project
March 27, 2025
The Government of Piauí, Brazil, has signed an MoU with Coensa Planned Constructions Ltd. and Prosolar Solar Energy Generator Ltd. to launch a large-scale solar energy project in the state. The initiative is expected to potentially attract over USD$1 billion in private investments and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction, operation, and […]
CFS and Avolta Energy install 137.5 kW solar system at Costa Rica’s Labor Ministry
February 6, 2025
CFS and Avolta Energy have installed a 137.5 kW solar system for self-consumption at Costa Rica’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security in San José. The project, completed in two phases, includes 250 solar panels and 8 Fronius Symo inverters, generating 165 MWh annually. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru grants Vale rights for 150 MW Lupi solar plant
February 6, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) has granted Vale permanent rights for the 150 MW Lupi Solar Power Plant in Moquegua, set to become one of the world’s highest-altitude solar farms. 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