Brazilian government cancels PPAs for 249.7 MW of solar
The contracts were scrapped through an auction launched in April to cancel projects selected in reserve energy auctions held between 2014 and 2015.
Chile: 62 MW commissioned at Cerro Dominador solar complex
One of Chile’s major renewable energy projects, the Cerro Dominador solar complex, whose combined CSP and PV capacity is expected to reach 220 MW, has begun feeding electricity into the grid.
BYD scores 180 MW order in Brazil
BYD has agreed to supply 180 MW of PV modules to Spanish developer Cobra for use in the Guaimbe project in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.
Iberdrola begins construction on first large-scale projects in Mexico
The Spain based multi-national is building two projects in Mexico with a total capacity of 270 MW. Both projects are expected to be operational by the end of 2018.
SMA expands O&M business in South America
SMA has announced the completion of contracts for the operation and maintenance of two solar power plants in Chile. The plants are owned by Atlas Renewable Energies, and have a combined capacity of 180 MW. The plants include both SMA inverters and those of other manufacturers.
Haitian energy entrepreneurs call for investment security
At an international PV conference held in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, companies were demanding improvements to the political framework for the development of solar power in the country. Additionally, calls were made for low interest loans for private individuals, to cover initial investment in a PV system.
Haiti inaugurates the largest smart-grid in the Caribbean
A smart-grid project combining PV generation and battery storage has been unveiled in Haiti. The project is the result of collaboration between the Biohaus Foundation and relief organization NPH Germany. The project will substantially reduce the nation’s reliance on diesel generators.
Argentina launches 1.2 GW renewable tender, with 450 MW of solar
In Argentina’s new renewable energy tender, solar came in second with the quota of 450 MW.
Barbados government buildings poised for $5.5m solar retrofit
Solar PV array to be installed at the Barbados Government headquarters on Bay Street by Solar Watts Systems. Retrofit is expected to reduce government’s energy bills by $16 million.
Puerto Rico plans to add 240 MW of solar by June 2019
The new PV capacity will be part of a plan to add 1.5 GW of new generation capacity and to address the state of emergency of the country’s electricity system.
