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
Parque Eolico Arauco (PEA), the Argentine wind power company, started construction on the 100 MW Arauco III wind project. The project will cost US$120 million and expands the Arauco I and II wind farms. Source: Renewables Now
Nordex received a turbine order for 63 wind turbines with a total capacity of 370 MW from energy company Celsia for three wind farms in Colombia. The order also includes a five-year maintenance agreement. Source: Renews Biz
Danish wind turbine maker, Vestas Wind Systems, signed a contract with Pan American Energy Energias Renovaveis to equip the 423 MW Novo Horizonte wind complex in Bahia. Source: Renewables Now
Spain’s Cobra has committed to investing over US$181 million in a 110 MW wind project in Ecuador. The project is set to be the largest wind farm in the country. Source: Renewables Now
Aluar Aluminio Argentino is expanding its 164 MW wind farm by adding 18 new turbines. The total investment is US$130 million and will bring an additional 81 MW to its installed capacity. Source: Power Finance Risk
