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Ecoener secures concession for 60MWp solar PV project with battery storage in the Dominican Republic
October 24, 2024
Spanish renewable energy developer Ecoener has received approval from the Dominican Republic government to build the 60MWp Payita 2 solar PV project in Nagua, which will include a 15MW/60MWh battery energy storage system. Source: PV Tech
DOE finalizes US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project
October 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized an US$861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s largest solar and battery storage project, Project Marahu. The initiative will include two solar-plus-storage facilities and two standalone battery systems, providing 200 MW of solar capacity and 285 MW of battery storage. Source: Canary Media
Ecoener to begin construction of 50 MW solar plant in Panama
July 5, 2024
Ecoener SA announced plans to begin building a 50 MW solar PV plant in Panama later this year. The plant is the company’s first project in Panama. They currently have projects operating in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Colombia. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Colombia launches two solar farms in Colombia
July 5, 2024
Enel Colombia has announced commercial operation of its two new solar farms, La Loma and Fundacion, adding a combined 240 MW to Colombia’s power system. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic approves new solar projects with storage
July 5, 2024
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic granted a definitive concession for the 83.4 MW/101.6 MWp Ardavin Solar project, which includes an energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Piaui signs MoUs with European companies for green hydrogen and solar projects
May 16, 2024
The government of Piaui, Brazil, announced that Governor Rafael Fonteles has signed two MoUs with French, Spanish, and German companies to develop green hydrogen and solar power generation projects. French company HDF Energy signed a solo MoU, while Spanish firm H2Greem Global Solutions and Germany’s Som Solar Outdoor Media signed a joint agreement. The MoUs […]
Caribbean Broilers Group invests in solar plants to enhance sustainability
May 16, 2024
Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has invested in four solar photovoltaic power plants for its farms across Jamaica, partnering with Soleco Energy Jamaica Limited. The newly unveiled solar plant at Peninsula Hatchery Farms in Linstead, St Catherine, produces 0.30 MWp. Additional plants include CB Foods Cold Storage Distribution Centre (1.1 MWp), Newport Mills in Kingston (0.50 […]
Dominican Republic makes more strides on solar energy with new concessions and renewable targets
March 28, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s government awarded definitive concessions for two solar projects totaling 67 MWn. Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina) secured one concession for the 48.29 MWn Girasol II park in Yaguate, San Cristóbal province, while Jambolan Solar FV obtained the other concession for the 18.4 MWn Jambolan plant in Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo […]
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