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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
Solarpack launches development of 300 MW solar farm in Peru
January 4, 2024
Spain’s Solarpack began construction on its San Martin solar farm in Peru, a project with a total capacity of around 300 MW. Source: Renewables Now