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Peru grants Vale rights for 150 MW Lupi solar plant
February 6, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) has granted Vale permanent rights for the 150 MW Lupi Solar Power Plant in Moquegua, set to become one of the world’s highest-altitude solar farms. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Ignis to invest US$1.5 billion in Peru’s solar and wind energy expansion
February 6, 2025
Spanish company Ignis plans to invest US$1.5 billion in solar and wind projects across Peru between 2025 and 2028, adding 1,469 MW to the National Interconnected Electrical System (SEIN). The six renewable projects include four wind-solar hybrid plants and two standalone solar plants, Alba and Blanca, each 200 MW in Arequipa. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Chile reviews US$879 million in solar and battery storage projects
February 6, 2025
Six energy projects featuring solar and battery storage have been submitted to Chile’s Environmental Impact Assessment Service (SEIA). The proposals include 155.34 MW of solar capacity and over 1 GW of battery storage (BESS), with a total investment of US$879.16 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Green Power starts operation at 611 MW solar complex
February 6, 2025
Enel Green Power has commenced full commercial operations of its 611 MW Arinos Solar Complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Suriname begins construction of three hybrid solar plants to power 25 villages
December 19, 2024
Construction of three hybrid solar power plants in Suriname is underway to supply 25 villages with electricity. The plants, located in Daume, Cajana, and Galibi, will combine solar panels, battery storage, and backup diesel generators, providing 360 kWh per cluster. This initiative is part of Phase II of the Suriname Village Solar Microgrid Project, implemented […]
Acciona and Kallpa Generación partner to develop a 225 MW PV plant
December 6, 2024
Acciona has partnered with Peruvian company Kallpa Generación to build a 225 MW photovoltaic plant in La Joya, Arequipa. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Itaipu Binacional launches 2.5 MW solar plant on rehabilitated land in Cascavel, Paraná
December 6, 2024
Itaipu Binacional has inaugurated a 2.5 MW photovoltaic plant in Cascavel, Paraná, built on a former garbage dump, as part of a project to rehabilitate degraded areas. With a total investment of over US$1.9 million, the plant will power part of the local electric bus fleet and provide energy to municipal public buildings, contributing to […]
Dominican Republic targets 25% renewable energy by 2025
December 6, 2024
The Dominican Republic is aiming to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, as part of its commitment to energy diversification. Solar energy will spearhead this transition, with penetration expected to grow from 8% to 17% within a year. Source: Net Zero Circle
Yinson Renewables secures financing for Peru’s first subsidy-free solar project
December 6, 2024
Yinson Renewables has secured US$59 million in financing for its 97 MWp Matarani Solar project in Arequipa, Peru, which began operations earlier this year. The project, backed by a loan from IDB Invest and Natixis, is Peru’s first subsidy-free solar plant and will produce 260 GWh annually, helping diversify the country’s energy mix, which is […]