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Mexico’s solar program expands access to electricity for off-grid rural families
November 7, 2024
The Autonomous Photovoltaic Systems Program in Rural Communities, led by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (SMAyDS) and the State Institute of Energy and Climate Change (IEECC), is providing solar kits to off-grid families in Mexico. Already implemented in over 600 homes, the program will expand to 521 more homes in marginalized areas, benefiting […]
Enel Chile launches 67 MW BESS system in Santiago
November 7, 2024
Enel Chile will soon begin commercial operations of the 67 MW El Manzano battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. This finalizes Enel Chile’s first energy cluster in the capital region, combining the BESS with a nearby solar farm. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Celsia SA to launch Colombia’s first solar energy storage system
October 24, 2024
Celsia SA announced that Colombia’s first solar energy storage system will begin operations soon at a 9.9 MW solar farm in Valle del Cauca. The 1 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will store excess solar power generated by the Celsia Solar Palmira 2 plant. Source: Renewables Now
Inkia Energy aims to become Peru’s largest renewable power producer with gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects
October 24, 2024
Inkia Energy has announced plans to expand its installed capacity and become Peru’s largest renewable power producer by developing a pipeline of gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects. The company plans to contribute approximately 1 GW of solar power to the National Interconnected Grid starting in late 2025. Additionally, Inkia is expanding a photovoltaic farm in […]
Costa Rica’s ICE plans to develop largest solar farm in the country
October 10, 2024
Costa Rica’s Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has announced plans to build a 66 MW solar farm in Guanacaste, the country’s largest. An investment of around US$80 million has been allocated for the feasibility study of the solar project, which is expected to generate approximately 139.49 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s Sudene approves US$27.6 million loan for solar projects by EDP Renovaveis Brasil
September 26, 2024
Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) has approved a US$27.6 million loan for two solar projects developed by EDP Renovaveis Brasil, with a combined capacity of 98 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Egehid launches bidding for 43.26 MWp solar projects in the Dominican Republic
September 26, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s state hydroelectric company Egehid has initiated bidding for two solar projects totaling 43.26 MWp: Sabana Yegua (24.98 MWp) in Azua and Sabaneta (18.28 MWp) in San Juan de la Maguana. The winning bidder will manage the execution, supply, installation, testing, and startup of the projects. Additionally, Egehid has called for further exploration […]
Chile submits 405 MW BESS energy storage project for environmental assessment
September 26, 2024
A 405 MW energy storage project, the Pueblo Hundido BESS, has been submitted for environmental assessment in Diego de Almagro in the Atacama region of Chile. The project aims to store electricity generated by photovoltaic plants during the day for reinjection into the grid during peak evening demand. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
AES Andes submits proposal for 581.46 MWp solar project with 809.22 MW BESS in Chile
September 12, 2024
AES Andes has submitted a proposal to the Environmental Assessment Service of the Tarapacá region of Chile for 581.46 MWp of solar capacity and a battery storage system (BESS) of up to 809.22 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM