Solar Energy

Enel Colombia unveils largest solar farm in Colombia

February 29, 2024

Enel Colombia inaugurated the 187 MW La Loma solar farm in Cesar, Colombia. The plant is the country’s largest solar facility and a significant contributor to the national grid. Source: Renewables Now 

Mytilineos Energy & Metals launches the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in Chile

January 4, 2024

Greek industrial group subsidiary, Mytilineos Energy & Metals, invested over US$110 million to inaugurate the 109.2 MWp Willka solar farm in the Chilean region of Arica y Parinacota. The project is the largest foreign capital investment in Chile’s northernmost region in recent years. Source: Renewables Now 

Solatio Energia plans green hydrogen project in Brazil

November 26, 2023

Solatio Energia is set to develop a green hydrogen project with a capacity of around 11 GW powered by solar energy in the Brazilian state of Piaui. The company plans to invest around US$20.5 billion into the solar park and green hydrogen projects over the next 5 years. Source: Renewables Now 

Argentina is set to develop 450 MW of PV power plants

November 9, 2023

The state of Mendoza in Argentina is set to develop six new PV plants with an overall total capacity of 450 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Opdenergy Holdings SA announces PPA for 108 MW solar farm in central Chile

November 9, 2023

Spanish renewables developer, Opdenergy Holdings SA, secured a multi-year PPA for a 108 MW solar farm in central Chile Source: Renewables Now 

Engie Energía Perú wins land rights for a 300 MW solar project in Peru

October 27, 2023

Peru granted the land rights for a 300 MW solar project in the Moquegua region to Engie Energía Perú. Source: BM Americas

Cubico acquires 121 MW in wind and solar projects in Uruguay

September 28, 2023

Cubico acquired 121 MW in wind and solar projects, maintaining its position as the largest individual private owner of renewable assets in Uruguay. Source: Energy Digital

Grupo Ibereolica Renovables receives approval to build 1,203-MW wind and solar hybrid power project in Chile

September 14, 2023

Grupo Ibereolica Renovables finalized the permit process and received approval to build a 1,203 MW wind and solar hybrid power project in Antofagasta, Chile. Source: Renewables Now 

EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana connects two solar projects in the Dominican Republic

August 31, 2023

EFD Ecoener Fotovoltaica Dominicana receives approval to connect 50 MW and 30 MW solar projects to the national grid for testing in the Dominican Republic. Source: BN Americas