South america

Metlen-Copec Deal Secures Night-Time Solar Supply Across Chile With Batteries

Greek firm Metlen and Chile’s Copec EMOAC sign a 15-year PPA for four solar-plus-storage projects, delivering 450 GWh a year of clean evening power from 2026.

Jul 18, 2025 // Plants, Storage, PPA, Chile, South america, BESS, Metlen Copec

Brazil Adds 521 MW in Distributed Renewables for June

Brazil boosts its green energy with 521 MW from solar, wind, and biomass, empowering 806,000 consumers to earn credits for surplus power.

Jul 17, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil

BNDES Admits Arctech to FINAME, Boosting Solar Trackers Across Brazil

BNDES accreditation lets Arctech’s 1P solar trackers tap FINAME credit, cutting project costs and expanding the Chinese manufacturer’s Latin American reach.

Jul 14, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, BNDES, arctech, FINAME

Niteroi Starts Work on 2,700-Panel Solar Park, Boosting Sustainability Drive

Niteroi in Rio begins BRL 7.7 million Encosta Verde solar project, set to power public buildings with 150 MWh of clean energy a year.

Jul 10, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Niteroi

Brazil Expands Renewable Energy by 194 MW in June

Brazil boosts its renewable energy by 194 MW in June, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and leading the global shift towards cleaner energy solutions.

Jul 4, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil

Brazil's Capital Launches 10-MWp Solar Power Initiative

Brazil's Federal District pioneers green energy with a 10-MWp solar plant, setting a sustainable precedent for public infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions.

Jul 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant

Zelestra Clinches $282m Financing for 220-MW Aurora Solar-Storage Hybrid Project

Spanish developer Zelestra reaches financial close on the 220-MW Aurora solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Tarapacá desert after securing USD 282 million in debt financing.

Jun 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Latin america, Aurora, Zelestra

2C Energia Launches First Solar Park in Brazil Pipeline

2C Energia powers up Brazil's future with a 2.7-MW solar plant, leading a 400-MW renewable revolution.

Jun 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, 2C Energia

Vale do Aço I Solar Park Energises Minas Gerais Region

Multiluz Solar and partners finish the 3.72 MWp Vale do Aço I plant in Minas Gerais, set to supply 5 GWh yearly via Brazil’s shared-generation model.

Jun 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Multiluz Solar

CGNBE’s Lagoinha Complex Begins Testing, Boosting Ceará’s Solar Momentum

CGN Brazil Energy starts test operation of the 165 MW Lagoinha Solar Complex in Ceará—R$650 m project will power 240 k homes and anchor wider renewable plans.

Jun 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, CGNBE, Lagoinha

Zelestra Powers Peru: Largest Solar Farm Now Operational

Zelestra's 300-MW San Martin solar farm in Peru powers 440,000 homes, marking a renewable milestone with 450,000 modules and 830 GWh annual output.

Jun 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Peru, PV Power Plant, Zelestra

Newave Energizes Minas Gerais With 436-MWp Solar Park Opening Ceremony

Newave Energia inaugurates a 435.8-MWp solar park in Minas Gerais, supplying power to 450,000 homes and underscoring Brazil’s rapid expansion of utility-scale renewables.

Jun 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Minas, Gerais, Newave, Energia renewables

Enel Chile CEO Turchiarelli Resigns; Palumbo Takes Helm July 2025

Enel Chile announced that CEO Giuseppe Turchiarelli will leave on 1 July 2025 to assume a new position at parent company Enel Group; veteran executive Gianluca Palumbo has been tapped as his successor.

May 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Enel, Chile, South america, Giuseppe Turchiarelli

Langa Powers Chile with Three New Solar Plants

Langa International powers 11,000 Chilean homes with new solar farms, cutting CO₂ by 18,000 tonnes and creating 120 jobs, with more projects on the horizon.

May 26, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant, Langa

Ecopetrol Buys Statkraft's Enerfin Colombia Portfolio in Major Renewables Push

Colombian oil giant Ecopetrol will acquire Statkraft’s Enerfin Colombia unit— including the 130-MW Portón del Sol solar plant and eight development projects—strengthening its clean-energy pivot.

May 23, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Colombia, Statkraft, EcoPetrol

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