Solar PV - New Energy Events

YPF Luz signs deal with EPSE to develop 500 MW of solar PV projects in the country
September 21, 2022
Argentine state-owned energy company, YPF Luz, signed a deal with EPSE to develop 500 MW of solar PV projects in the country. Source: Renewables Now
Enerside wins contract to develop 75 MW of PV projects in Chile
September 7, 2022
Enerside signed contracts to develop 75 MW of PV solar projects in Chile and Spain. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Colombia will sell output from its 486.7 MW solar farm to a Colombian brewery
September 7, 2022
The utility group, Enel Colombia, signed a PPA to sell some of the output from the 486.7 MW Guayepo I & II solar farm to the Colombian brewery Bavaria SA. Source: IEEFA
BNB loans Eneva SA US$58.3 million for the development and construction of an 870 MWp solar PV project in Brazil
August 11, 2022
Eneva SA secured a US$58.3 million loan from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil SA to fund the development and construction of an 870 MWp solar PV project in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil adds 515 MW of solar and wind power capacity in one month
August 10, 2022
Brazil added 514.63 MW of solar and wind power capacity in July. Solar farms account for most of the additional capacity, with 330.51 MW added in the month. Source: Financial Eye
Enel Green Power begins construction on 487 MW solar park project in Colombia
August 10, 2022
Enel Green Power began construction on the 487 MW Guayepo I and II solar park project in northern Colombia. The project’s total investment is US$290 million and will generate more than 1 TWh/year of energy. Source: Renewables Now
Cuba’s NTPC invites global bids for solar PV and battery storage
August 10, 2022
State-owned power generator NTPC is seeking global bids on behalf of Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE) for 1,150 MW of grid-connected solar PV and 150 MW/150 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Cuba. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Bermuda issued an RFP for rooftop solar PV systems for government buildings
July 27, 2022
The Government of Bermuda issued a Request for Proposals for rooftop solar PV systems for approximately 30 government-owned buildings. Source: Bernews
Dominican Republic inaugurates 50 MW solar farm
June 2, 2022
The government of the Dominican Republic has inaugurated the 50 MW solar farm, El Soco. The total investment in the plant was approximately US$90 million. Source: Renewables Now