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Minas Gerais becomes the first state in Brazil to reach 4 GW of generation from PV sources
January 5, 2023
The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil is the first in the country to reach 4 GW of generation from photovoltaic sources. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the La Armonía area
January 5, 2023
The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the Park Nacional El Impenetrable, located in the La Armonía area. In addition, fifty health centers will also be supplied with solar energy. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Engie Chile LA launches commercial operation of 87.9 MW solar farm
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA has started commercial operation of its 87.9 MW Capricornio solar farm. Source: Renewables Now
Enerside Energy SA is constructing two solar PV projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 249 MW
January 5, 2023
Enerside Energy SA, a Spanish integrated solar PV platform is currently constructing two solar PV projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 249 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Chile commenced operation on the world’s first photovoltaic plant that is built on a closed tailings dam
December 22, 2022
Chile inaugurated the world’s first photovoltaic plant built on a closed tailings dam. The 3 MW project cost a total of US$3 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Costa Rican energy company, greenenergy, implements program for schools to apply for the installation of a photovoltaic system
December 22, 2022
Costa Rican energy company, greenenergy, implements the Soy Soy Luciérnaga 2022-2023 program, which calls on schools to apply for the installation of a photovoltaic system that meets the institution’s energy needs. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Engie Energía Chile will construct a 638 MWh energy storage system
December 22, 2022
Engie Energía Chile will construct an energy storage system located in the Coya photovoltaic plant in the Antofagasta region. The project will have a capacity of 638 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
A photovoltaic solar power plant with an installed capacity of 1 MW was inaugurated in Filadelfia, Paraguay
December 22, 2022
The Fernheim Cooperative in Filadefia, Paraguay has inaugurated a photovoltaic solar power plant with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The power plant is estimated to meet the energy needs of 350 homes and function as an emergency network for public services in the city. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Acciona Energy to acquire and develop a 162 MW solar power complex in the Dominican Republic
December 22, 2022
Acciona Energy will acquire and develop a 162 MW solar power complex in the Dominican Republic after coming to an agreement with JMMB Sustainable Energy Fund FES and Dominican diversified holding, Grupo Pais. Acciona Energy will own a 51% stake in the project. Source: Renewables Now