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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
Alianca Geracao inaugurates 109.2 MW wind complex in Brazil
May 31, 2024
Alianca Geracao de Energia SA has inaugurated the 109.2 MW Acaua Wind Complex in Rio Grande do Norte state. The project, which cost US$142.4 million, consists of 26 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 4.2 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power begins operation of 348.3 MW wind complex in Brazil
April 14, 2024
Enel Green Power SpA has completed the Aroeira Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil, with a capacity of 348.3 MW. It is expected to supply electricity to around 849,000 homes and has created approximately 3,000 jobs. Source: Renewables Now
Statkraft inaugurates 519 MW wind complex in Brazil
February 15, 2024
Statkraft AS recently inaugurated the Ventos de Santa Eugenia wind complex in Brazil. The complex has a total capacity of 519 MW. Additionally, plans are in place to incorporate a 163 MW solar farm into the project, making it one of Brazil’s pioneering hybrid energy initiatives Source: Renewables Now
EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Andes Solar to co-develop three wind energy projects in Chile
January 4, 2024
EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Andes Solar signed an agreement to co-develop three new wind energy projects in Chile, with a total capacity of around 450 MW. Source: Energy Tech