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Mytilineos Energy & Metals secured financing for a 588 MWp solar portfolio in Chile
January 19, 2024
Mytilineos Energy & Metals secured US$377 million in financing from BNP Paribas, Intesa San Paolo, Sumitomo Mitsubishi Banking Corporation, Rabobank and Santander Chile for the development of a 588-MWp solar portfolio in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Energía Perú wins land rights for a 300 MW solar project in Peru
October 27, 2023
Peru granted the land rights for a 300 MW solar project in the Moquegua region to Engie Energía Perú. Source: BM Americas
Barbados Ministry of Health commissions 25 hybrid solar and battery-powered cold storage systems
October 12, 2023
The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness celebrated the commissioning of 25 hybrid solar and battery-powered cold storage systems at 10 health clinics across the island. Source: RMI
Enel Green Power Chile starts construction on an 80 MW solar farm with a BESS of 67 MW
August 31, 2023
Enel Green Power Chile started construction of an 80 MW solar farm equipped with a 67 MW BESS near Santiago. Source: Renewables Now
Spain’s Cox Energy awarded 38.41 MW of solar generation in Guatemala
August 17, 2023
Guatemala awards Cox Energy 38.41 MW of solar generation in a reverse power auction. The company will invest around US$32 million into the project and expects it to be in full operation by 2028. Source: Renewables Now
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
BNDES approves US$17 million in financing to Helexia to support 19 MW of DG solar powered projects
March 17, 2023
BNDES approved US$17 million in financing to support 19 MW of DG solar powered projects owned by Helexia. The company plans to use the money for the construction of 17 new solar facilities in Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul and Rondonia. Source: Renewables Now
A 252 MW solar power complex built by Ibitu Energia in Brazil has reached full commercial operation
March 2, 2023
Renewable energy company, Ibitu Energia announced its 252 MW solar power complex has reached full commercial operation. The company signed a loan agreement with BNB for US$83 million to fund the project. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Colombia begins construction of 29.87 MW solar farm in Panama
February 15, 2023
Enel Colombia has started construction on a 29.87 solar farm in Panama, one of the three markets in which it is active in Central America. Source: Renewables Now