Solar PV

South Korea to invest USD 36.6m in Nicaraguan PV plan

April 11, 2016

South Korea will loan $33.3 million USD to the government of Nicaragua for the development of a solar project that will impact 164 communities. The government of Nicaragua will also invest $3.3 million USD in the project.  

Solar in Mexico will now grow by 521 percent in 2016.

April 5, 2016

In Mexico’s first Clean Energy Auction, 11 solar projects were awarded contracts. Together, these projects will produce 4 million megawatt hours per year. Project developers include: The winning projects are from seven developers: Enel Green Power with 992 megawatts and 2.25 million Clean Energy Certificates (CELs) SunPower with 509 megawatts and 989,265 CELs (includes projects by local […]

35 companies submit bids to construct St. Lucia solar farm

March 26, 2016

St. Lucia Electricity Service Ltd’s RFP for the construction of a 3 MW solar farm resulted in bids from 35 companies. Participants at the meeting were given an overview of the project and its importance to St. Lucia, information on St. Lucia’s energy transition strategy and the RFP process. LUCELEC’s Business Development Manager, Victor Emmanuel, […]

Saft provides lithium-ion batteries for Puerto Rican solar plant

March 18, 2016

Saft will provide energy storage for a 10 MW PV facility in Puerto Rico. The 20P lithium-ion batteries will allow the facility to store energy produced during the day, when energy demand is lower, and distribute it in the evening during peak-demand times. Saft business development manager Jim McDowall said: “In remote locations and islands, […]

Bolivian Legislature approves construction of 50mw solar system

March 15, 2016

Last Thursday, Bolivia’s Legislative Assembly approved the construction of a 50 MW solar system by the state-owned utility Empresa Nacional de Energia’s (ENDE). The project will be supported by 67 million USD in funding from the French Development Agency (AFD). Once completed, the PV plant will generate 106 Gwh annually.   Read more here.

Guyana launches energy project

March 15, 2016

In an effort to electrify the 80% of rural areas in Guyana that have no electricity, Guyana’s Ministry of Public Infrastructure, the Multilateral Investment Fund and CARISBSAVE have partnered to implement the Sustainable Business Models for Rural Electrification and Energy Access project. The program will electrify 6,000 homes across 25 communities through solar power.   […]

Chile approves 600+ MW of renewable energy

March 14, 2016

The Chilean government approved the construction of a 600 MW PV system and a number of smaller systems this week. Approved projects include: Project (technology) Capacity Investment Cielos de Tarapaca (PV) 600 MW USD 1bn Planta Fotovoltaica La Esperanza (PV) 9 MW USD 18m Planta Fotovoltaica Marchigue (PV) 9 MW USD 18m Mini Central Hidroelectrica […]

Oriana Energy begins construction of 45-MW PV plant in Puerto Rico

March 7, 2016

Construction of a 45 MW solar plant in Puerto Rico began last week. Once completed, the solar farm will generate 125,000 MW annually. Led by Oriana Energy, a partnership of two US energy firms, the project will cost $160 million to complete.

Engie Awarded 40MW Solar Power Project in Peru

March 4, 2016

The French company Engie has won a 40 MW solar project in Peru. This project was awarded in the fourth round of tenders for renewable energy in Peru. Installation of the array will be completed by 2017.