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Genneia launches 162 MW La Elbita wind farm in Buenos Aires
November 21, 2024
Genneia, an Argentine power producer, announced the start of commercial operations for its 162 MW La Elbita wind farm in Buenos Aires, marking its eighth wind farm. The project, costing over US$240 million, was financed through loans from Dutch development bank FMO, Development Finance Institute Canada (FinDev Canada), and green bonds. Source: Renewables Now
Ocean Winds partners with Eletrobras to explore offshore wind projects
October 24, 2024
Ocean Winds, a joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie, has signed an MoU with Eletrobras to study the development of offshore wind projects in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Inkia Energy aims to become Peru’s largest renewable power producer with gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects
October 24, 2024
Inkia Energy has announced plans to expand its installed capacity and become Peru’s largest renewable power producer by developing a pipeline of gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects. The company plans to contribute approximately 1 GW of solar power to the National Interconnected Grid starting in late 2025. Additionally, Inkia is expanding a photovoltaic farm in […]
Pampa Energia inaugurates US$260 million, 140-MW PEPE VI wind farm in Argentina
September 26, 2024
Argentine power producer Pampa Energia has inaugurated the 140-MW Parque Eolico Pampa Energia VI (PEPE VI) in Buenos Aires province. The project cost a total of US$260 million and is the first wind farm in Argentina connected to a 500-kV transmission line. Source: Renewables Now
ICE secures 166 MW of solar and wind energy projects for Costa Rica’s power grid
September 12, 2024
Costa Rican power utility ICE has signed agreements with private companies to add 166 MW of solar and wind energy to meet the country’s electricity demand. The capacity will come from five solar and four wind farms in Guanacaste province, set to begin operations in 2026 and 2027. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power launches 194 MW Pedra Pintada wind complex in Brazil
August 15, 2024
Enel Green Power SpA’s Brazilian unit has commenced commercial operations at the 194 MW Pedra Pintada Wind Complex in Bahia. The project cost a total of US$324.92 million. Source: Renewables Now
Elecnor begins construction of 320 MW Cimarron wind farm in Mexico
July 19, 2024
Spanish infrastructure builder Elecnor SA has begun construction of the 320 MW Cimarron wind farm in Mexico after securing the EPC contract for the project. Source: Renewables Now
Brazilian unit of SPIC to invest US$148.7 million into a 105.4 MW wind park
June 19, 2024
China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) will invest US$148.7 million into a 105.4 MW wind park in Rio Grande do Norte state. Source: Renewables Now
Barbados pushes for wind energy expansion with IFC partnership
May 31, 2024
The Government of Barbados is collaborating with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase its onshore wind generation capacity, aiming to mitigate climate change impacts and diversify its energy mix while reducing long-term energy costs. Source: St. Vincent Times