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PV Progress across Latin America

InfoLink’s Jenny Lin shares the latest analysis on the key markets accounting for nearly 80% of Latin America’s total PV capacity as solar continues to grow its share of regional electricity generation. Following years of accelerating deployment, Latin America is entering a new phase – one requiring investment in energy storage and grid infrastructure.
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Jenny Lin
Solar panels and wind turbines installed in a desert environment, mountains in the background.
The 60.9 MW Azabache solar plant is located in Chile’s Antofagasta region. | Image: Enel Green Power Chile

Solar and wind’s share of Latin America’s energy generation mix continues to grow, with renewables comprising roughly 80% of newly installed power generation capacity in 2025. Increasingly frequent droughts, rising demand for grid stability, and the continued decline of solar generation costs have driven countries in the region to embrace clean power. However, as more …

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