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Brazil proposes mandatory take-back scheme for solar panels, batteries A bill under review in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies stipulates that manufacturers, importers and retailers should be responsible for collecting and recycling equipment after its end-of-life.
Alessandra Neris
Aug 06, 2026
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IRENA opens funding call for renewable energy projects in Central America, the Caribbean Selected projects will have access to financing instruments, investment partnerships and risk reduction mechanisms. Proposals submitted before September 1 will receive priority consideration.
Luis Ini
Aug 04, 2026
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Technology & Products
Peruvian researchers develop foldable solar panels for naval, mining applications The technology uses a pattern inspired by Japanese origami to fold the photovoltaic panels in a single movement. A prototype weighs around 6 kg and can be transported in a suitcase.
Luis Ini
Aug 03, 2026
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Colombia awards 725 MW of solar on second day of green energy auction The country’s Clean Energy Procurement Auction awarded 995 MW of solar and nearly 100 MW of battery energy storage systems across two days.
Luis Ini
Jul 31, 2026
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Colombia awards 270 MW of solar, 100 MW of storage in clean energy auction Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy awarded contracts for around 270 MW of new solar tied to 100 MW of battery energy storage in the first round of its long-term clean energy auction. The 15-year contracts begin supplying electricity in 2030.
Luis Ini
Jul 30, 2026
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Uruguay plans 500 MW of new renewables by 2030 Uruguay is planning to deploy an additional 500 MW of new renewables before the end of the current administration in February 2030. The plan includes four new solar projects, two of which have already been identified.
Luis Ini
Jul 30, 2026
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Chile forecasts up to 58 GW of new solar capacity by 2057 Chile’s Ministry of Energy has presented its preliminary long-term energy plan, which anticipates between 27 GW and 58 GW of new solar capacity over the next 30 years across five different growth scenarios.
Luis Ini
Jul 28, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Mexican graduates develop agrivoltaic system with rainwater harvesting, smart irrigation The group’s agrivoltaic proposal, known as SolarRoot, integrates photovoltaics with crops, rainwater harvesting and subsurface drip irrigation controlled by moisture sensors.
Luis Ini
Jul 28, 2026
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Costa Rica starts connecting 20 MW solar project The project is one of five awarded by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute in 2024 that will add a combined 86 MW of new solar capacity.
Luis Ini
Jul 27, 2026