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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
ICE secures 166 MW of solar and wind energy projects for Costa Rica’s power grid
September 12, 2024
Costa Rican power utility ICE has signed agreements with private companies to add 166 MW of solar and wind energy to meet the country’s electricity demand. The capacity will come from five solar and four wind farms in Guanacaste province, set to begin operations in 2026 and 2027. Source: Renewables Now
Coquimbo Regional Delegation approves environmental impact statement for 280 MW solar and 367.1 MWh energy storage project in Chile
August 29, 2024
The Regional Presidential Delegation of Coquimbo has announced that the regional Environmental Assessment Commission has approved the environmental impact statement for a 280 MW photovoltaic project and a 367.1 MWh energy storage project in Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Comerc Energia and KWP Energia partner to supply electricity from 112 MWp floating solar park to Sao Paulo
August 29, 2024
Brazilian energy firms Comerc Energia and KWP Energia have partnered to sell electricity from a new 112 MWp floating solar park to low-voltage consumers in the Sao Paulo metropolitan area. Source: Renewables Now
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$275.3 million for 787 MWp Solar Project
August 29, 2024
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$275.3 million in financing, coordinated by Itau BBA, for a 787 MWp solar project in Brazil. The solar complex is expected to start operations in 2025. Source: Renewables Now
JR Ortiz completes the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru
August 15, 2024
Chile-based JR Ortiz has completed its first solar photovoltaic project in Peru, installing a 100 MWp solar farm in Mollendo, Arequipa. This facility is now the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru and is expected to power approximately 62,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
YPF Luz Announces 200 MW PV solar park in Argentina
July 19, 2024
YPF Luz is set to construct the El Quemado 1 photovoltaic solar park in Las Heras, Mendoza province in Argentina. This project will have an initial capacity of 200 MW. The estimated investment for the first stage is US$170 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Colombia launches two solar farms in Colombia
July 5, 2024
Enel Colombia has announced commercial operation of its two new solar farms, La Loma and Fundacion, adding a combined 240 MW to Colombia’s power system. Source: Renewables Now