South america

Chile's Renewable Investments Hit Record $5.7 Billion

Chile’s renewable energy investment soared 231% in 2024, fueling growth in solar and wind as challenges loom, but the future shines bright with ambitious green projects ahead.

Jan 13, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Market Research, Chile, South america

Colbun Initiates $500M Solar and Storage Project in Chile

Colbun SA embarks on a transformative journey with its Encanto project—a 249.7-MW solar farm and cutting-edge battery storage, propelling Chile's renewable energy future with a $500 million investment.

Jan 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Colbun SA

Raizen Sells 128 MWp Solar Generation in Brazil

Raizen SA’s sale of 128 MWp in solar capacity marks a bold step forward in Brazil's renewable energy landscape, reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Dec 27, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Raizen

Palmas Launches 8-MW Solar Park for Sustainability

Palmas shines bright with Brazil's first fully sustainable city! The new 8.3-MW solar park powers public buildings, promising 12.8 million kWh of clean energy annually.

Dec 19, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Palmas

Chile's Renewable Energy Share Falls to 41.3% in October

Chile's renewable energy dips to 41.3%, signaling challenges ahead as the nation navigates a shifting energy landscape and the urgent need for sustainable solutions.

Nov 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america

Yinson Secures $59M for Peru Solar Farm Project

Yinson Renewables makes waves in Peru with its $59M solar project, marking a new era of subsidy-free energy and a commitment to a sustainable future in Latin America.

Nov 28, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, South america, Peru, PV Power Plant, Yinson Renewables

Brazil Boosts Solar Module Import Tariff to 25%

Brazil hikes solar module tariffs to 25%, aiming to boost local manufacturing. But experts warn it might jeopardize 281 projects worth over BRL 97 billion.

Nov 18, 2024 // Tariffs, South america, Brazil, solar module

EDP Expands Solar Portfolio with Brazil Acquisition

EDP strengthens its Brazilian footprint with a BRL 218 million solar acquisition, aiming for 500 MWp capacity by 2026. Bright future ahead as construction begins!

Nov 7, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EDP, South america, Brazil

Tigo Energy Supplies Optimisers for Brazil's Largest Floating Solar

Tigo Energy fuels Brazil's solar future, supplying 97,200 optimizers for the country's largest floating solar project, set to revolutionize renewable energy by 2025.

Nov 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Tigo Energy

Casa dos Ventos Powers Green Fertilizer Production in Brazil

Casa dos Ventos teams with Atlas Agro to power a green hydrogen facility, revolutionizing fertiliser production in Brazil and paving the way for a sustainable agricultural future.

Oct 29, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, Casa dos Ventos

Ecopetrol Launches 56.1-MW Solar Farm in Colombia

Ecopetrol's new 56.1-MW solar farm transforms Barrancabermeja, powering 40,500 homes and boosting renewable energy efforts while cutting CO2 emissions significantly. A bold step towards a sustainable future!

Oct 11, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Colombia, EcoPetrol, solar farm

Brazil Boosts Renewable Energy with 609 MW Expansion

Brazil powers up! In September 2024, the nation surged ahead with 609.03 MW from solar and wind, bolstering its renewable energy landscape. Clean energy shines bright!

Oct 8, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil

BNDES Finances 422-MWp Solar Complex in Brazil

BNDES backs the groundbreaking Irapuru Solar Complex with a BRL 600 million loan, set to power 1.9 million homes and boost Brazil’s renewable energy future!

Oct 3, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, BNDES, solar complex

Colombia Unveils $40 Billion Post-Oil Transition Strategy

Colombia's $40 billion investment plan signals a bold leap towards sustainability, prioritizing clean energy and biodiversity. Can international support fuel this transformative journey?

Sep 27, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Colombia

Investing $1 Trillion Annually Needed for Renewables

To triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, we must invest $1 trillion annually—an urgent call for action to reshape our energy future and combat climate change.

Sep 25, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, China, South america, Brazil, Asia

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