Chile boasts 3,962 MW of PV under construction
There are currently more than 3.9 GW of photovoltaic power under construction in the country. Nearly 70% of Chile’s electricity generation in June was renewable, and solar energy accounted for 15% of monthly generation.
New mergers, acquisitions in Latin America’s renewable energy market
The data, compiled by iDeals-M&A Community, shows that eight M&A deals were announced last month and 10 in the financing and investment sector. pv magazine publishes the complete list.
Solar moves forward in Latin America amid easing supply chain issues
PV developers have launched, resumed and completed several large-scale solar projects in Latin America in recent weeks, including two Enel installations in Chile and Colombia.
Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy discusses the state of solar at BNEF Summit
pv magazine publisher, Eckhart Gouras, interviewed Diego Mesa, the Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy at the BNEF Summit in New York. Mesa recounted the history of solar PV adoption in his country and provided details on the most recent developments, including the construction of Colombia’s largest solar park by Italian group Enel and the first large scale battery project by Canadian Solar.
Peru wants to tender 2 GW of renewables this year
Through two different auctions, the Peruvian government expects to mobilize investments of around $2 billion.
Colombia’s largest PV plant comes online
The 61 MW solar facility is owned by Colombian oil company Ecopetrol.
Latin America’s first liquid air storage project
The 50 MW Highview Enlasa project will be located in Diego de Almagro, in Chile’s Atacama Region.
Venezuela sees first grid-connected PV system come online
The system will power the broadband transport networks. The solar panels are “made with 100% Venezuelan engineering.”
Bolivia introduces net metering for rooftop PV
The new provisions came into force on March 24. Net metering tariffs will have to be established by the energy regulator.
Neoen energizes 140 MW solar park linked to 3.2 MW/2.2 MWh of storage in El Salvador
The facility is now selling power to local distributors AES, Delsur, EDESAL and B&D at an average price of $ 49.55 under a 20-year PPA.
