Solar Energy

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

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