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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
Equinox will start construction on its 531 MW solar project in Brazil
December 8, 2022
Equinox will begin construction on its 531 MW Mendubim solar project in Brazil. The project’s total investment cost is US$430 million. Source: Renews.Biz
Jamaica’s Ministry of Education will implement solar energy projects in 30 institutions beginning in 2023
December 8, 2022
The Ministry of Education in Jamaica will implement pilot solar energy projects in 30 institutions to promote solar energy usage in schools. The projects will begin in 2023. Source: Caribbean National Weekly
The 766 MW Sol do Cerrado solar park, located in Brazil, has started generating power
December 8, 2022
The 766 MW Sol do Cerrado solar park, located in Minas Gerais, started generating power in four of its 17 sub-farms. The solar park, comprised of 1.4 million solar panels, cost a total of US$590 million to develop. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s Colbun commences operation at its 230 MW solar plant in Atacama
December 8, 2022
Colbun has completed the development of the 230 MW Diego de Almagro Sur solar plant in Chile’s Atacama region. The solar plant is connected to 8 MW/32 MWh of battery storage. Source: PV Magazine