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The Dominican Republic’s CNE granted a concession for the 110 MW/131 MWp Coastal Solar PV project
January 5, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s national energy commission granted concession for a 110 MW/131 MWp PV project that will be located in the province of San Pedro de Macoris. Source: Renewables Now
Construction has started on a facility that will harness solar energy on the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands
January 5, 2023
Construction has started on Anegada’s hybrid renewable energy & battery storage system that will harness solar energy to power the island. The facility will have the capacity to supply around 2.9 MW of energy, relieving the BVI Electricity Corporation of the electricity subsidies it has been paying for years. The project will also make rates […]
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