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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
ENEE launches international call to develop 50 MW of solar capacity in Honduras
June 23, 2023
Honduras’ state owned power company issued an international call to develop 50 MW of solar capacity in the country, including the installation and startup of solar PV parks for 47MW and 2.5MW. Source: BNAmericas
Celsia SA launches operation at 9.9 MW solar farm in Colombia
June 23, 2023
Celsia SA launched operation at its 9.9 MW solar farm in Colombia. The project saw a total investment of US$13.2 million. Source: Renewables Now
Echoenergia Participacoes SA starts construction on seven solar parks in the state of Bahia
June 8, 2023
Brazilian renewable energy firm, Echoenergia Participacoes SA, has begun constructing its 351.1 MW solar PV complex in Bahia. The project includes seven solar parks. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission signs concessions for 148 MW of solar farms
June 8, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission has signed definitive concessions for the construction of 148 MW of solar farms on the island. Source: Renewables Now