Solar PV - New Energy Events

Solatio Energia plans green hydrogen project in Brazil
November 26, 2023
Solatio Energia is set to develop a green hydrogen project with a capacity of around 11 GW powered by solar energy in the Brazilian state of Piaui. The company plans to invest around US$20.5 billion into the solar park and green hydrogen projects over the next 5 years. Source: Renewables Now
Gold Fields Limited secures environmental approval for a 7.3 MW solar farm in Chile
November 26, 2023
Gold Fields Limited, a South Africa-based gold mining company, secured environmental approval to develop a 7.3 MW solar farm in its open pit mine in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Argentina is set to develop 450 MW of PV power plants
November 9, 2023
The state of Mendoza in Argentina is set to develop six new PV plants with an overall total capacity of 450 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Seven groups show interest in Nicaragua’s 15 MW solar PV plant tender
July 19, 2023
Seven groups are interested in bidding for a 15 MW solar photovoltaic plant tendered by Nicaraguan state water utility Enacal. The reference budget for the 18-month project is US$18.4 million and the bidding deadline is August 2. Source: BNAmericas
Noria Energy launches a 15 MW floating solar project in northwest Colombia
July 6, 2023
Noria Energy, a California-based solar developer, has launched a 15 MW floating solar project on the reservoir at the Urra hydroelectric power plant in northwest Colombia. The project, called Aquasol, is the first floating solar project in Colombia and one of the largest in Latin America. Source: Renewables Now
Sonnedix and Cox Energy America launch operations at a 160 MW solar park in Chile
July 6, 2023
Sonnedix, and its joint venture partner Cox Energy America, have launched operations at the 160 MW Sonnedix Meseta de Los Andes solar park in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Echoenergia Participacoes SA starts construction on seven solar parks in the state of Bahia
June 8, 2023
Brazilian renewable energy firm, Echoenergia Participacoes SA, has begun constructing its 351.1 MW solar PV complex in Bahia. The project includes seven solar parks. 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
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission signs concessions for 148 MW of solar farms
June 8, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission has signed definitive concessions for the construction of 148 MW of solar farms on the island. Source: Renewables Now