Solar PV - New Energy Events

Ecopetrol SA is commissioning a 26 MW self-supplying solar project to power its oil fields in Colombia
February 1, 2023
Ecopetrol SA announced the commissioning of a 26 MW self-supplying solar farm in Colombia designed to power its oil fields. AES Colombia will construct the plant under a 15 year PPA. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Republic’s CNE granted a concession for the 110 MW/131 MWp Coastal Solar PV project
January 5, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s national energy commission granted concession for a 110 MW/131 MWp PV project that will be located in the province of San Pedro de Macoris. Source: Renewables Now
The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the La Armonía area
January 5, 2023
The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the Park Nacional El Impenetrable, located in the La Armonía area. In addition, fifty health centers will also be supplied with solar energy. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
MPC Energy Solutions opens two solar farms in El Salvador
November 17, 2022
MPC Energy Solutions recently opened two solar farms in El Salvador with a combined capacity of 21.07 MWp. Source: Renewables Now
El Salvador launched first state-owned solar PV project
November 17, 2022
El Salvador launches its first state-owned solar project. CEL, the state-owned power producer started construction on a 17 MW solar PV farm in the south-west. The total investment is in the order of US$20 million. Source: Renewables Now
Voltalia announces the completion of its 320 MW solar plant in Brazil.
October 19, 2022
Voltalia’s 320MW solar plant in Brazil is now fully operational. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil reaches new milestone by surpassing 20 GW of installed PV capacity
October 19, 2022
Brazil has surpassed 20 GW of installed PV capacity in October, one month after reaching 19 GW. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Chile to build a 300 MW solar farm and storage facility
October 19, 2022
Engie Chile plans to expand an existing solar farm in Chile by building an additional 300MW to the farm and linking around 180 MW of batteries. The expansion will be conducted in two 150 MW phases. Source: Renewables Now
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