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For first time, Chile’s power generation from solar and wind exceeds the production of electricity from coal
November 3, 2022
Chile sets Non Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE) record by exceeding the production of electricity from coal over a 12-month period with solar and wind power generation. Source: BN Americas
Enel SpA begins a 399 MW expansion on the 1 GW Lagoa dos Ventos wind complex
November 3, 2022
Enel SpA started construction on a 399 MW expansion of the 1 GW Lagoa dos Ventos wind complex in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Sempra Infrastructure will supply power from a 300 MW wind farm in Mexico to the city of Santa Clara
November 2, 2022
Sempra Infrastructure signed a PPA with Silicon Valley Power (SVP) to supply power to the city of Santa Clara from a 300 MW wind farm in Mexico. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Energia Chile will buy a 101 MW wind farm in Chile for US$77 million
October 5, 2022
Engie Energia Chile will buy the 101 MW San Pedro wind farm located on the southern island of Chiloé in Chile for US$77 million. The deal includes an authorized expansion of up to 151 MW. Source: Wind Power Monthly
Repsol Ibereólica Renovables Chile obtained financing to construct and operate a 165.3 MW wind farm project in northern Chile
September 21, 2022
Repsol Ibereólica Renovables Chile has officially obtained financing for the construction and operation of the 165.3 MW Atacama wind farm project. The company signed a PPA agreement with an unnamed business for US$118 million. Source: Renews.Biz
Colbun SA seeks environmental permit for 472.5 MW wind farm project
September 21, 2022
Colbun SA, the Chilean electric utility company, seeks an environmental permit for a 472.5 MW wind farm in central Chile. Source: Renewables Now
CGT Eletrosul signs contracts on a 302 MW wind farm in Brazil
September 7, 2022
CGT Eletrosul moves forward on a 302 MW wind farm in Brazil. The total investment is US$407.36 million. Source: Renewables Now
Engie SA secured a US$300 million loan from the IDB for a 296 MW wind farm in Peru
August 24, 2022
Engie SA secured a US$300 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank for the 260 MW Punta Lomitas wind farm in Peru, a 36.4 MW expansion, and a 60 km power line that will connect the plant to the national grid. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil adds 515 MW of solar and wind power capacity in one month
August 10, 2022
Brazil added 514.63 MW of solar and wind power capacity in July. Solar farms account for most of the additional capacity, with 330.51 MW added in the month. Source: Financial Eye