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Dominican Republic grants provisional concession for EGE Haina’s 50 MW Los Mangos wind project
September 25, 2025
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has granted a provisional concession for EGE Haina’s proposed 50 MW Los Mangos wind project in Baní, Peravia province. The company has 18 months to complete required studies before seeking a definitive concession, with the project eligible for renewable energy incentives. Source: BNAmericas
Celsia seeks US$1.2 billion to develop 1.2 GW of wind and solar in Peru
September 25, 2025
Colombian utility Celsia plans to attract over US$1.2 billion in investment to develop 1.2 GW of wind and solar projects in Peru by 2028. The initiative includes the launch of Celaris Energy, a platform supplying Peru’s industrial sector with fully renewable electricity certified under the International Renewable Energy Certificate (IREC) seal. Source: PV Tech
Colbún brings 816 MW Horizonte wind farm to full operation, Chile’s largest to date
September 25, 2025
Colbún has launched full commercial operations at Horizonte, Chile’s largest wind farm, located in Taltal, Antofagasta. The 816 MW project, featuring 140 turbines, began supplying the grid in late 2024, with its northern section entering commercial operation in June 2025 and the southern section in September 2025. Source: Energy Global
Engie Chile begins construction of 306 MW Pampa Fidelia Wind Farm in Antofagasta region
July 31, 2025
Engie Chile has begun construction on the 306-MW Pampa Fidelia wind farm in the Antofagasta region. Once completed, the project will provide clean electricity to around 300,000 Chilean households. This development is part of Engie Chile’s plan to achieve 3.5 GW of installed capacity by 2027. Source: Renewables Now
Tenaris begins construction of 94.5 MW La Rinconada wind farm to fully power Argentine steel plant
July 9, 2025
Tenaris SA has begun construction of its second wind farm in Argentina, the 94.5 MW La Rinconada project in Olavarría, with a US$214 million investment. Expected to be operational by the end of 2025, the wind farm will generate approximately 400 GWh annually and, along with the company’s first wind farm, will supply 100% of […]
Brazil issues first offshore wind licence for 24.5 MW pilot off Areia Branca
June 26, 2025
Brazil’s environmental agency IBAMA has issued the country’s first preliminary license for an offshore wind pilot project—a 24.5 MW site featuring two turbines off the coast of Areia Branca in Rio Grande do Norte. Developed by SENAI ISI‑ER, the project will deliver power via subsea cables to the nearby port island and marks Brazil’s entry into […]
Brazil’s Piaui state government inaugurates 456 MW wind power complex
June 13, 2025
Brazil’s Piaui state government has opened the 456 MW Ventos de Sao Zacarias Wind Power complex. The project took more than US$537.8 million in investment and comprises 10 wind parks. Source: Renewables Now
Enel inaugurates US$325 million Pedra Pintada wind complex in Bahia
June 13, 2025
Enel Green Power Brazil has inaugurated the 194 MW Pedra Pintada wind complex in Bahia, featuring 43 turbines and a US$325 million investment. The facility is expected to generate over 894 GWh annually, powering around 435,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
Corfo launches RFI to boost local wind manufacturing and green hydrogen supply chain in Chile
May 29, 2025
Chile’s Corfo has launched a request for information (RFI) to attract companies interested in manufacturing wind power systems or components locally, aiming to support the national and regional markets and bolster the green hydrogen value chain. Source: PV Magazine LATAM