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Chile’s state-owned copper miner, Codelco signed a PPA with Colbun SA to gradually replace coal-based electricity with 100% renewables
November 3, 2022
Colbun SA, the Chilean Utility, has renegotiated a PPA with Codelco, the state owned copper miner, to gradually replace the contracted supply of coal-based electricity with 100% renewables. The contract will last until 2044. Source: Renewables Now
For first time, Chile’s power generation from solar and wind exceeds the production of electricity from coal
November 3, 2022
Chile sets Non Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE) record by exceeding the production of electricity from coal over a 12-month period with solar and wind power generation. Source: BN Americas
Voltalia announces the completion of its 320 MW solar plant in Brazil.
October 19, 2022
Voltalia’s 320MW solar plant in Brazil is now fully operational. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil reaches new milestone by surpassing 20 GW of installed PV capacity
October 19, 2022
Brazil has surpassed 20 GW of installed PV capacity in October, one month after reaching 19 GW. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Chile to build a 300 MW solar farm and storage facility
October 19, 2022
Engie Chile plans to expand an existing solar farm in Chile by building an additional 300MW to the farm and linking around 180 MW of batteries. The expansion will be conducted in two 150 MW phases. Source: Renewables Now
Neoen launches commercial operation of two batteries within the Capella and Providencia solar plants in El Salvador.
October 5, 2022
French company Neoen began commercial operation of two batteries within the Capella and Providencia solar plants in El Salvador, with a total storage capacity of 11 MW/8 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
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