South america

Gonvarri Solar Steel Seals 37 MW Tracker Deal in Colombia
Gonvarri Solar Steel signs 37 MW solar tracker contract in Colombia. 12.6 MW capacity trackers for three projects plus 3.9 GW of trackers across Latin America since 2005. Discover the world of renewable energy with Gonvarri.
Nov 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, tracker, Colombia, Gonvarri Solar Steel
Sudene Supports 210MW Solar Push in Brazil
Brazil's Sudene loan helps move the country closer to its goal of using renewable sources. With this loan, Lightsource bp will finance a 210-MW solar project to generate 460,000 MWh of energy yearly - enough to power 212,000 homes.
Nov 2, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Lightsource BP, South america, Brazil, Sudene
Opdenergy Reaches 1.68TWh Solar Deal in Chile
Opdenergy Holding SA has signed a 12-year PPA for Alcones solar farm in Chile. Generating 1.68 TWh of solar energy annually, this 108-MW project will bring the company's total capacity to 300 MW and help create a greener future.
Oct 31, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, OPDEnergy
Innergex Powers Up 50MW Chile Battery Storage
Chile has it's first utility-scale battery storage facility with Innergex's 50MW/250MWh Salvador battery facility. With daytime energy storage & peak pricing, it will benefit from capacity payments & generate US$8.2m (CAN$11.4m) in its first full yr. Financed via green bonds in 2022.
Oct 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Innergex
Sonnedix Acquires 416MWp Solar in Chile
Sonnedix acquires 416MWp solar PV portfolio in Chile from Enel Chile, producing green energy for over 530,000 homes and avoiding 460,000 metric tonnes of CO2 annually. Refinancing of Sonnedix's largest project in Chile funded by US$624m acquisition financing.
Oct 25, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Sonnedix, Chile, South america
Elera Powers Vivo's Brazil Ops with 237 MWp Solar
Elera Renovaveis and Telefonica SA join forces to power up to 1.8 million homes with clean solar energy from the 1.2 GW Janauba complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. 76% of Vivo's energy consumption is now supplied by renewable sources.
Oct 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Elera Renovaveis, Telefonica SA
Solar Truck Conquers Highest Volcano on Earth
See Team Peak Evolution conquer Ojos del Salado volcano with their solar-powered truck! Witness the world record breaking mission with 10.7 kW solar modules and two 120 kW electric motors. Gebrüder Weiss is providing logistical support for this challenging venture.
Oct 10, 2023 // Transport, Chile, South america, David Pröschel, Patrik Koller, David Koller, solar truck
Voltalia Sells 420MW Brazilian Solar Project to Newave Energia
Voltalia sells 420MW solar project in Brazil to Newave Energia, with 1.8GW potential capacity. Get construction and maintenance services from Voltalia for your project needs.
Oct 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Voltalia, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant
NHOA Energy Powers Peruvian Grid with 31MWh Battery
NHOA Energy commissions a 31 MWh battery storage system in Peru for Engie, with the goal of improving Peruvian grid stability and reducing CO2 emissions. Global Engineering Center in Milan and Americas platform provided full origination, delivery, and service capabilities. Luca Roccia expresses pride in successful completion of project, despite challenging global environment. Marking NHOA Energy's presence in Latin America, committed to flex energy solutions for the benefit of the country.
Oct 4, 2023 // Storage, South america, Peru, NHOA Energy
Chile, Argentina Seek Green Energy Boom
Discover how Chile and Argentina are increasing their renewable energy sources, including solar-battery storage hybrid plants, 2.5GW of renewable energy projects, and 215MW of small-scale renewables. Find out their ambitious goals and learn more about renewable energy in the region.
Sep 26, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, Argentina, South america
Elera Supplies 120 MWp to Rio Utility
Elera Renovaveis ​will provide 120 MWp of solar power to Rio de Janeiro's water and sewerage utility from the Janauba PV complex. With reliable technical, operational and maintenance services, the project will meet the energy needs of 1 million inhabitants.
Sep 25, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Elera
Soltec to Fuel 13,600 Brazilian Homes with 182 MW Solar Trackers
Soltec Power Holdings SA, a Spanish solar energy specialist, has announced a deal to supply 2,816 solar trackers for 4 solar parks in Brazil. The parks will generate clean electricity for 13,600 households. Delivery starts July 2021.
Sep 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Soltec, Solar Tracker
Brazil Reaches 34 GW of Solar Capacity
Discover how Brazil has experienced rapid solar growth since 2018, driving record-low prices and the launch of Aneel's first renewable energy auction with only solar projects.
Sep 15, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil
TrinaTracker Powers Up: 2.5GW Brazil Plant Opens
TrinaTracker, a subsidiary of Trina Solar Co., opens new smart tracker manufacturing plant in Salvador, Brazil. Plant has 2.5GW annual production capacity, 10GW global capacity, and aims to double tracker sales in Brazil by 2023. Local teams formed to improve delivery and on-site service in Latin America.
Sep 4, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, trinatracker
Soltec Powers Brazil Solar with 412 MW Order
Soltec Power Holdings SA and CET Brazil collaborate to deliver 6,394 SFOne trackers and 741,704 solar modules to a 412-MW photovoltaic project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. SFOne trackers minimise visual impact and maximise energy efficiency. Soltec and CET Brazil look to build a successful partnership.
Aug 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Plants, South america, Brazil, Soltec Powers