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Jamaica announces plans for a floating 45 MW solar project on the surface of the Mona Reservoir
October 5, 2022
Jamaica launches a new floating solar project that includes 45 MW of solar panels on the surface of the Mona Reservoir. The project, financed by Derillion Energy Limited, costs US$62.5 million and will generate clean, renewable energy for the site. Source: Carib Journal
CGN Brasil Energia e Participacoes and mining company Sul Americana de Metais are developing an 800 MW solar park in the state of Minas Gerais
October 5, 2022
The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil and Invest Minas authorized an agreement between CGN Brasil Energia e Participacoes and mining company, Sul Americana de Metais for the development of an 800 MW solar park in the region. The project requires around US$554 million in investment. Source: Renewables Now
YPF Luz signs deal with EPSE to develop 500 MW of solar PV projects in the country
September 21, 2022
Argentine state-owned energy company, YPF Luz, signed a deal with EPSE to develop 500 MW of solar PV projects in the country. Source: Renewables Now
Solarpack signs concession agreement with Ecuador’s power and mining ministry for a 200 MW solar farm
September 21, 2022
Solarpack, the Spanish solar power developer, signed a 20-year concession agreement with Ecuador’s power and mining ministry for the 200 MW El Aromo solar farm project. The total investment for the development of project is around US$145 million. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power Chile started commercial operation of 161 MW solar farm
September 21, 2022
Enel Green Power Chile acquired a permit to begin operation of the 161 MW Sol de Lila solar farm in Antofagasta. Source: Renewables Now
Soltec connects 112.5 MW PV plant in Brazil, a first for the company
September 21, 2022
Spain’s Soltec connected its first PV plant in Brazil. The plant, which has a capacity of 112.5 MW, saw investment of around US$81.1 million. Source: Renewables Now
Enerside wins contract to develop 75 MW of PV projects in Chile
September 7, 2022
Enerside signed contracts to develop 75 MW of PV solar projects in Chile and Spain. Source: Renewables Now
Isagen breaks ground on its 100 MW Colombian solar farm
September 7, 2022
Isagen began constructing a 100 MW solar farm in the town of Sabanalarga in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking successfully placed bonds for US$360 million for a portfolio of PV solar plants
September 7, 2022
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking announced the closing of the financing of around US$360 million for a portfolio of PV solar plants. Source: PV Magazine