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AES Andes plans to build a 379 MW solar farm co-located alongside a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Atacama Desert
March 31, 2023
AES Andes is planning to build a 379 MW solar farm in the Atacama Desert. The project will be co-located with a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The company will invest around US$710 million. Source: Renewables Now
Creral and Mil Engenharia begin operation at a 1.2 MWp floating solar power plant in Minas Gerais
March 31, 2023
The Brazilian cooperative, Creral, and local engineering firm, Mil Engenharia, began operation at the Veredas Sol e Lares plant, a 1.2 MWp floating solar power plant in Minas Gerais. The project was set up on Santa Marta lake hydropower plant. Source: Renewables Now
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines grants definitive concession to Engie for the construction of the 300 MW Hanaqpampa solar park
March 17, 2023
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines granted a definitive concession to Engie to develop the Central Solar Hanaqpampa project. The company is authorized to deploy an installed capacity of 300MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The KFC Ecuador Group launches operation at the first private photovoltaic project in Ecuador
March 17, 2023
The KFC Ecuador Group started operation at its 1.5 MW solar plant. The plant is estimated to supply 90% of the energy demand of 13 fast food outlets in Quito. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Green Power begins construction on largest PV project in Colombia with total capacity of 487 MW
March 2, 2023
Enel Green Power started the construction of the Guayepo I and II plant, the largest in Colombia. The plant will have an installed capacity of 486.7 MW from more than 820,600 solar panels. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications launched a photovoltaic system that will feed the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station
March 2, 2023
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications has launched a photovoltaic system with the assistance of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources. The installation will supply the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station and help reduce the costs of operations. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of 375 M solar farm
March 2, 2023
Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at its 375 MW Campos del Sol solar PV farm. According to the company, it is one of the largest solar farms in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Panama currently has 16 PV projects in the works – in various stages
February 15, 2023
The office of the National Public Services Authority in Panama reported there are currently 16 PV projects in the works, some in initial operation, others in planning and execution stage. The total capacity of the projects will be 127.38 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Chile receives approval to start commercial operations at its 204 MW solar farm
February 15, 2023
Enel Chile received approval to commence operation at its 204 MW Atacama Desert solar farm. The project cost a total of US$164 million. Source: Renewables Now