South america

Sunpure's Solar Breakthrough: 480 MW Plant and Robotic Debugging Revolutionize Chile's Energy Efficiency
Sunpure advances solar efficiency in Chile with a 480 MW plant, using robotic debugging and expanding in Europe and Latin America to become a global solar technology leader.
Jan 22, 2024 // Plants, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant, Sunpure
Enel Chile's El Manzano Solar Farm Powers Up Santiago
Enel Green Power Chile's 99-MW El Manzano solar farm is set to revolutionize renewable energy in Chile, generating 226 GWh annually and featuring a cutting-edge battery energy storage system.
Jan 16, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Enel, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant
Sudene Supports 40-MW Solar Project in Brazil
Brazil's Sudene approves USD 20.4m loan to Jaiba CE Energias Renovaveis for 40MW solar power plant, expected to meet the energy needs of 500,000 households by 2024.
Dec 22, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, Solar Project, Sudene
Statkraft to Pair Solar with Wind in Brazil
Statkraft AS is set to construct two large solar parks in Brazil - VSE Solar Hibrido and MdC Solar Hibrido - connected to two existing wind power complexes. With a collective capacity of 228 MW, construction is due to begin in 2021 and be completed by 2025. Aneel has approved the project in accordance with their regulations for hybrid power plants.
Dec 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, Statkraft, PV Power Plant
90MW Brazilian Solar Projects Energized by Trina Solar
Experience a new energy solution with Trina Solar's modules & trackers, providing 90MW of distributed solar power in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Cemig SIM & Cemig join forces to create a more efficient energy system with Trina Solar's integrated solution.
Dec 1, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, PV module, tracker, Trina Solar
Auren Energia Pioneers 48-MW Solar Hybrid Park in Brazil
Auren Energy launches 48.1-MW Sol do Piaui solar park: the first commercial-scale hybrid project in Brazil to be granted a license by Aneel. 112,080 solar modules and 206-MW Ventos do Piaui I wind complex for 24-hour energy transmission. BRL 255 million investment to generate clean energy.
Nov 29, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, South america, Brazil, Auren Energia, Solar Hybrid Park
Brazil's 300MW Ciranda Solar Cluster Secures Debt Funding
Recurrent Energy LLC secures BRL 490 million financing for 300-MW Ciranda Solar Cluster in Brazil. Canadian Solar's BiHiKu modules, 15-year PPA and BRL-285 million bond issue with Vinci Partners. Let Copel power you with clean energy!
Nov 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, recurrent energy
11 GW Green Hydrogen Project in Brazil
Solatio Energia is investing over BRL 100 billion to create an 11GW green hydrogen project in Brazil's Piaui state, producing 4,000 tonnes of hydrogen per day. It's an ambitious project to supply local industry and for export to Europe.
Nov 20, 2023 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, South america, Brazil, Solatio Energia
SUSI’s Chilean Hybrid Solar Plan
SUSI and BIWO partner to build 2 hybrid solar PV and battery storage projects in Santiago, Chile: 232MWp capacity, 900MWh battery storage, 107MW distributed solar PV. Helping Chile reach 70% renewable electricity by 2030.
Nov 15, 2023 // Storage, Chile, South america, SuSI, BIWO
Brazil Inaugurates 662-MW Solar Complex
Experience Brazil's renewable energy revolution! Witness the inauguration of the 662-MWp Helio Valgas solar complex in Minas Gerais state by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin: 1.2 million panels, 800,000 homes powered, BRL 2 billion investment, and 119 GWh generated since August.
Nov 10, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant
Brazil Solar Joint Venture Launched by Neoenergia, Comerc Energia
Neoenergia and Comerc Energia partner to invest R$500 million in solar energy projects, aiming to reach 1.4GW of installed capacity by 2025. Join the effort to help Brazil reach its renewable energy goals.
Nov 10, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Neoenergia, Comerc Energia
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