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Repsol starts power generation at Chile’s largest wind farm
April 25, 2025
Repsol has started producing electricity at the 364 MW Antofagasta Phase 1 wind farm in northern Chile, the country’s largest wind facility. Completed in 19 months with a nearly US$454 million investment, the project will generate 750 GWh annually—enough to power around 220,000 households. Source: Renewables Now
Peru approves Fenix Power’s US$950 million, 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm in Piura
April 10, 2025
Peruvian environmental authorities have approved Fenix Power’s 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm, a US$950 million project planned for the northern region of Piura. Source: BNAmericas
EDF Renewables seeks approval for 240 MW wind farm with energy storage in Chile
December 6, 2024
EDF Renewables has applied for an environmental permit in Chile to develop a 240 MW wind farm in the Coquimbo region, named the Quebrada Locayo project. The project, with an estimated investment of US$396 million, will include a 300 MWh battery energy storage system, 30 wind turbines, and supporting infrastructure. EDF plans to begin construction […]
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
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
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
Colbun SA fires up turbines at 816 MW wind farm in northern Chile
June 19, 2024
Colbun SA launched operations at its 816 MW Horizonte wind farm in northern Chile. Once it is at full capacity the wind farm will be capable of generating 2,450 GWh of electricity yearly. Source: Renewables Now
Elecnor receives approval for 283.8 MW wind farm project in Chile
April 14, 2024
Elecnor SA has received approval to construct a 283.8 MW wind farm in the Los Lagos region of Chile. Led by Elecnor’s renewables unit Enerfin, the investment in the project is estimated at US$312 million. Source: Renewables Now
ANLA issues environmental permit for the installation of a 100 MW wind farm in Colombia
January 19, 2024
Colombian environmental licensing authority, ANLA, granted approval for the development of a 100-MW wind farm. The Trupillo wind farm expects to have 26 turbines with a capacity of 3 MW to 5 MW each. Source: Renewables Now