Argentina inaugurates its first solar highway
The Circunvalación Avenue in San Juan, Argentina, is fully lit using solar energy through a distributed generation system installed along the road that combines photovoltaic modules, inverters and high-efficiency LED luminaires.
Mexico approves 2.4 GW of solar projects
Mexico’s energy ministry has approved 20 new renewable energy projects, 15 of which are solar, following an October decree regulating private sector investments in the country’s energy sector.
Chile awards 2025 power supply tender solely to Enel unit
Chile’s Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE) has awarded the entirety of its 2025/01 electricity supply tender to Enel Generación Chile, the local generation arm of Italy-based Enel SpA, making it the sole winner of the auction.
Guayepo I&II, the largest centralized solar park in Colombia
The largest centralized solar park in Colombia demonstrates that it is possible to combine clean-energy production with a strong commitment to the local area and its community.
Mexico sanctions former Baja California governor over failed solar contract
A Mexican state court has barred former Baja California Governor Jaime Bonilla from public office as investigations continue into a canceled utility-scale solar project.
The Hydrogen Stream: Europe forecasts €240 billion for hydrogen grids to 2040
The European Commission says its new grids package includes €240 billion ($281.8 billion) for hydrogen networks to 2040, alongside fresh Italian State aid for clean tech deployment.
Brazil to add 11.4 GW of solar in 2025 despite regulatory hurdles
Brazilian photovoltaic association ABSolar says solar capacity additions may fall 24% to 10.6 GW in 2026 from 15 GW in 2024, with regulatory barriers, high capital costs, and restricted self‑generation access slowing investment and reducing jobs.
Belize opens solar consultancy tender
The government of Belize is seeking a consultancy firm to help implement a 40 MW solar plus 20 MW/80 MWh battery energy storage project. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is Jan. 5, 2026.
How the world’s sunniest region tackles solar module soiling, cleaning
Researchers studying PV panels in Chile’s hyper-arid Atacama Desert found that cemented soiling can cause annual energy losses of up to 9.8%. Their combined field and laboratory work shows that dry cleaning leaves residue that accelerates future cementation, making wet cleaning the more effective long-term strategy despite higher costs and scarce water.
Brazil adopts legal framework for battery storage
Brazil published Law 15.296 on November 25, establishing a series of changes to laws in its electricity sector including guidelines for the regulation of storage systems, tax exemptions and the reduction of import tax rates on battery energy storage systems and its components to zero.
