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MOU signed to develop solar projects in Colombia’s Amazon
November 7, 2024
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by IDB Invest, DUE Capital and Services, BBVA, Bonus Gestión de Activos, and FDN to support the development of two solar projects in Colombia’s Amazon region. The Centenario and Matakavi solar plants, which will include battery storage, aim to provide 24/7 clean energy to local communities, reduce reliance […]
Grenergy acquires 1 GW solar PV portfolio to boost Oasis de Atacama Project, increasing BESS capacity to 11 GWh
September 26, 2024
IPP Grenergy has acquired a 1 GW solar PV portfolio, massively expanding the Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project, the world’s largest battery energy storage system. The US$128 million investment will increase BESS capacity from 4.1 GWh to 11 GWh and double solar PV capacity from 1 GW to 2 GW. Source: Energy Storage
Ecoener secures green loan for 74 MW solar project in Guatemala
May 3, 2024
Ecoener SA has secured a US$64 million green loan from Central American bank BAC and Dutch development bank FMO for its 74 MWp Yolanda solar project in Guatemala. Source: Renewables Now
ANLA grants environmental license for 200 MW solar project in Colombia
April 14, 2024
ANLA has granted an environmental license to Andes Solar III for the 200 MW Puertos de Santander solar project in La Terraza village, Santander. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Colbun receives environmental approval for US$450 million solar-plus-storage project in Chile
February 15, 2024
Colbun has received environmental approval for its Celda Solar project in northern Chile. The US$450 million project will feature 421.9 MW of solar capacity coupled with a battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic launches bid for 22 MW solar park
February 1, 2024
Dominican Republic state hydroelectric company, Egehid began the bidding process to develop a US$17 million solar project in San Juan. The call is for engineering, procurement, and development of a 22 MW solar park. They also launched new wind project tenders. Applications are due mid-March. Source: BNAmericas
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
Eneva launches 692.4 MW solar PV project in Brazil
June 8, 2023
Eneva, the Brazilian natural gas and power company, has started full operation at the 692.4 MW Futurta 1 solar photovoltaic project in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Chile LA launches commercial operation of 87.9 MW solar farm
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA has started commercial operation of its 87.9 MW Capricornio solar farm. Source: Renewables Now