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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
Sunfarming plans to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic
August 3, 2023
Sunfarming, a renewable energy company, is planning to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to combine solar power generation with agricultural activities, promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities. Source: Renewables Now
Pacific Hydro launches construction of 293 MWp solar farm in Chile
August 3, 2023
Pacific Hydro has started construction on a 293 MWp solar farm in Chile. This is the company’s first solar farm in the country and has an estimated price tag of US$260 million. Source: Renewables Now
Qair Brazil inaugurates a 429.4 MW solar-wind hybrid park in Brazil
August 3, 2023
Qair Brasil has inaugurated a 429.4 MW solar-wind hybrid park in Brazil, and according to local government, the park should be capable of generating enough clean electricity to power 800,000 homes. The project cost a total of US$416.30 million. Source: Renewables Now
Vale announces that its 766 MWp solar complex in Brazil is now fully operational
August 3, 2023
Brazilian mining company Vale SA announced that its 766-MWp solar power complex has reached full commercial operation. The complex consists of 17 solar parks and required a total investment of US$626 million. Source: Renewables Now
Seven groups show interest in Nicaragua’s 15 MW solar PV plant tender
July 19, 2023
Seven groups are interested in bidding for a 15 MW solar photovoltaic plant tendered by Nicaraguan state water utility Enacal. The reference budget for the 18-month project is US$18.4 million and the bidding deadline is August 2. Source: BNAmericas
Enel Chile starts operation at 398 MW solar plant
July 19, 2023
Enel Chile has started commercial operations at its 398 MW Guanchoi solar photovoltaic plant in the Atacama Desert, Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Sonnedix and Cox Energy America launch operations at a 160 MW solar park in Chile
July 6, 2023
Sonnedix, and its joint venture partner Cox Energy America, have launched operations at the 160 MW Sonnedix Meseta de Los Andes solar park in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) partners with the Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance (JERA) to promote energy resilience and sustainability
June 23, 2023
The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) formed an alliance with the Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance (JERA). The partnership with JERA now allows JMEA to join the largest solar demand aggregation campaign in Jamaica. Source: Jamaica Observer