Transmission delays threaten growth of PV projects in Colombia
Although Colombia added 13 new solar farms in the first quarter of 2025, national grid operator XM Compañía de Expertos warns that transmission infrastructure delays threaten the deployment of projected solar capacity.
Argentina reaches nearly 2 GW of installed PV capacity
According to the latest monthly report for May, issued by CAMMESA, solar power reached 1,933 MW, representing 4.4% of the total. A total of 46 MW was commissioned in the month in question.
South America estimated to add 160 GW of PV by 2034
Mature markets Brazil and Chile will account for 78% of total installations, with small-scale projects (<5 MW) accounting for 48% of total builds in the region, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Led by PV, renewables in Chile account for 50% of installed capacity
The latest report from the National Electric Coordinator allocates renewable energy sources 37.78% of electricity generation for the month of November.
PV capacity reaches 52 GW in Brazil
According to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSolar), the PV sector has generated more than 1.5 million green jobs in the country since 2012. The recent increase in import taxes, however, is hampering that growth, the association warns.
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.
Colombia’s La Loma and Fundación PV plants begin commercial operation with combined 240 MWac
Enel Colombia’s total number of solar parks energized so far this year “represent more than 34% of the solar energy produced in the entire interconnected system of Colombia.”
144 MW La Unión PV plant connected to Colombian grid
Spanish company Solarpack developed the $100 million photovoltaic plant in the municipality of Montería, located in the department of Córdoba. It’s one of two large-scale solar park projects the company has in Colombia.
Chile approves plan to allocate public land for energy storage projects
A new initiative by the Chilean Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of National Assets is expected to cover storage projects with an aggregate capacity of 13 GWh, distributed mainly in the regions from Arica y Parinacota to Atacama.
Sky Solar posts $3 million net profit in 2016
Net income hit $3.3 million in the 12 months to the end of December, from a net loss of $1.6 million a year earlier, although the Hong Kong-based PV independent power producer recorded a net loss of $8.7 million in the fourth quarter, from $7.4 million in the final three months of 2015.
