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Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy launch 438 MW solar complex in Brazil
April 14, 2024
Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy have announced the commencement of commercial operations for their 438 MW Boa Sorte solar power complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Panama aims to bring PV systems to vulnerable communities
March 14, 2024
The National Secretariat of Energy in Panama has initiated the Solar Operation project, aiming to install photovoltaic systems in 663 homes of families in communities vulnerable to climate change. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
MPC Energy Solutions initiates solar project in Guatemala
February 29, 2024
MPC Energy Solutions has started construction on a 65 MWp solar project in Guatemala, marking it as its largest project to date. Valued at US$42 million, the San Patricio Renovables plant is set for completion by mid-2025 and projected to generate approximately 141 GWh of clean electricity annually. Source: Renewables Now
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