Solar - Page 33 of 37 - New Energy Events

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.
3mw solar system at Antiguan airport includes energy storage system
March 3, 2016
The recently inaugurated 3MW solar system at the Antiguan airport includes an energy storage system. Meeco is the UK-based company that installed the energy storage system, called sun2safe. The system will allow for energy harnessed during the day to be stored and used during the evening.
Sun Fund Americas expands operations from Costa Rica to Jamaica
February 27, 2016
Sun Fund Americas, a Costa Rican renewable energy development company, will expand its operations to Jamaica this year. The company signed a 20MW solar PPA. Sun Fund works primarily on utility-scale solar projects and executes them in conjunction with Serenfushion Americas, a US-based hospitality development company. Read more here.
3 MW solar power plant inaugurated at the Antiguan airport
February 23, 2016
This week, a 3 MW solar power plant was inaugurated at the Antiguan international airport. The plant, which was developed by PV Energy Limited, has over 12,000 PV panels. According to PV Energy, the plant will generate up to 4.645 MWh per year, saving 3.019,50 tons of CO2 emissions on the island in the same […]
100 MW of Solar in Bolivia
February 15, 2016
Bolivia’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy reports that it will develop a new solar array. The first phase of the project will produce 50 MW of electricity per year. An additional 50 MW will be added at a later date. The project, which is financed by the Agence Francaise de Developpement, will cost $95.7 USD.
Lucelec seeks EPC contractor for 3-MW Caribbean solar park
February 13, 2016
Lucelec, the solar power supplier of Saint Lucia, has announced an RFP to develop a 3 MW solar project on the Island. The utility is seeking a development partner for the solar farm’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC); Lucelec will provide the funding and will manage the park after it is online. The project is […]
Chile goes big on solar
January 20, 2016
At 200 meters tall and with over 10,600 mirrors, Atacama 1 is expected to be the largest solar plant running on a single tower in the world. The plant is expected to generate 110 megawatts 24/7. Chile is already well-known for renewable energy initiatives and the tower is hoped to be its newest triumph in solar PV. Business […]