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Genneia to invest US$110 million in 130 MW San Juan Sur solar farm to meet industrial demand

May 15, 2025

Argentine power producer Genneia will invest US$110 million to build the 130 MW San Juan Sur solar farm in San Juan province, aimed at meeting the growing electricity demand from mining and industrial sectors. The farm is set to be operational by the second half of 2026. Source: Renewables Now

Metlen expands Chilean renewable energy portfolio to 588 MW with new solar farms

December 19, 2024

Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals has expanded its renewable energy portfolio in Chile to 588 MW by inaugurating two new solar farms: the Doña Antonia solar park with 86 MW capacity and the Coquimbo solar farm with 89 MW capacity. Source: BNAmericas

Mexico’s solar program expands access to electricity for off-grid rural families

November 7, 2024

The Autonomous Photovoltaic Systems Program in Rural Communities, led by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (SMAyDS) and the State Institute of Energy and Climate Change (IEECC), is providing solar kits to off-grid families in Mexico. Already implemented in over 600 homes, the program will expand to 521 more homes in marginalized areas, benefiting […]

Verano Energy starts construction on 200 MW solar farm in Argentina

November 7, 2024

Verano Energy has begun construction on a 200 MW solar farm in Mendoza, Argentina. The San Rafael solar farm is slated for completion by the end of 2025, with Verano Energy partnering with a leading local renewable energy company to secure interconnection. Source: Renewables Now

Enel Chile launches 67 MW BESS system in Santiago

November 7, 2024

Enel Chile will soon begin commercial operations of the 67 MW El Manzano battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. This finalizes Enel Chile’s first energy cluster in the capital region, combining the BESS with a nearby solar farm. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Costa Rica’s ICE plans to develop largest solar farm in the country

October 10, 2024

Costa Rica’s Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has announced plans to build a 66 MW solar farm in Guanacaste, the country’s largest. An investment of around US$80 million has been allocated for the feasibility study of the solar project, which is expected to generate approximately 139.49 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now

Yinson Renewables’ 97-MWp Matarani solar farm in Peru begins full commercial operation

September 26, 2024

Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables has announced that its 97-MWp Matarani solar farm in Peru has officially reached full commercial operation. The plant, which began producing power in July 2024, is expected to produce 260 GWh annually, supplying electricity to around 62,000 Peruvian households. Source: Renewables Now

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