Panama preps for first solar-plus-storage event
Panama will host its first solar-plus-storage event, RE+ Centroamérica, on Dec. 4 and 5 at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City.
Learning from leading rooftop solar markets
A report from the Council of Energy, Environment and Water has analyzed nine of the ten countries with the largest rooftop solar markets to offer recommendations to other economies looking to accelerate rooftop solar deployment.
Brazil raises solar module import duty from 9.6% to 25%
Brazilian PV association ABSolar says the Brazilian government’s decision to raise the import duty on solar modules from 9.6% to 25% could slow the country’s energy transition and negatively affect ongoing projects.
Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Maxeon products despite “having provided clear and objective evidence” of a compliant supply chain.
Enphase Energy to cut 17% of workforce, shut down production in Mexico
Enphase Energy says it plans to restructure its operations, reducing its global workforce by 17% – about 500 employees and contractors – and closing its contract manufacturing site in Mexico.
Brazil could add 18.2 GW of energy storage by 2040
That figure would require incentives, regulation and ambition. A study by Clean Energy Latin America (CELA) estimated the Brazilian storage market should grow at least 12.8% annually through 2040, reaching a cumulative 7.2 GW, excluding client-side, ‘behind-the-meter’ installations.
Chile publishes 2025-28 energy auction plan
Chile’s energy regulator has published its 2025-28 energy auction plan to secure about 22,500 GWh of new power contracts.
Brazilian islands to have 85% solar and battery storage by 2027
Replacing diesel, the Noronha Verde project will be carried out by Neoenergia with an investment of BRL 300 million ($52.1 million).
Ecuador issues new law to address energy crisis with renewables
Ecuador’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a new law to promote private initiative in energy generation. Among other measures, it seeks to stimulate self-consumption and promote private investment in the energy sector.
Colombia adds 104 MW of new solar in Q3
Colombia installed 104 MW of new solar in the third quarter, raising its cumulative PV capacity to 1.34 GW by the end of September 2024.
