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What's the Future of Solar Development in Latin America?
Wood Mackenzie experts provide an overview as well as solar pricing for the Latin American market.
Nov 4, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Wood Mackenzie, Chile, South america, Latin america, Brazil, Mexico, North America
Distributed generation growing in Latin America
In the early years of the 21st century, distributed generation systems in Latin America were mainly installed off-grid in remote rural areas, writes Maria Chea, solar analyst at IHS Markit. As the El Niño phenomenon and high oil prices continued to exacerbate high electricity prices and power shortages, governments began to turn their attention to distributed generation, including PV systems, to assuage strains on their national grid networks.
Aug 21, 2019 // Opinions, South america, Latin america, Brazil, Mexico, Dominican Republic, North America
SUSI Partners enters Latin America with 200MW renewables procurement in Chile
Swiss fund manager SUSI Partners is obtaining a portfolio of greater than 200MW of distributed solar PV and wind possessions in Chile, marking its first investment in Latin America.
Oct 27, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, Latin america, distributed solar, pmgd, project acquisition, distributed generation, SUSI Partners
Helios completes 48.4MW PV portfolio in North Carolina
The Helios Infrastructure fund, a JV between Sol Systems and Nationwide, has completed the financing and construction of its first PV portfolio.
Sep 24, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North Carolina, North America, sol systems, nationwide, helios, Jessie Robbins
Duke Energy sets up 35-MW solar PPA for Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina is the initial district to carry out an eco-friendly power contract under utility Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage (GSA) program, more increasing solar power in the state.
May 14, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North Carolina, PPA, Duke Energy, Stephen De May, North America, Mayor Vi Lyles
Solar set up surge critical to lowest-cost decarbonisation pathway for Central America
Solar installations in Central America have to more than double this decade, prior to increasing once again out to 2050 if the area is to be placed on the lowest-cost path in the direction of decarbonisation, a research by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has located.
Mar 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, IRENA, decarbonisation, Central America
Panasonic Energy & H&T: Powering EVs with Li-ion Cans
agreement with H&T Recharge to supply lithium-ion battery cans in north america, with the goal of expanding production of safe electric vehicle (EV)
Feb 27, 2024 // Storage, North America, Panasonic Energy & H&T
5.8-MW solar project starts procedures in southern North Carolina
Warbler Solar, a 5.8-MW solar project, came online in Cleveland County, North Carolina. The project was developed by Birdseye Renewable Energy as well as is anticipated to create nearly 8,300 MWh annually.
Oct 1, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, Solar Project, Nick Gazzolo, Warbler Solar, Peden Harris
New Zealand Approves 41-MWp Solar Project on North Island
Far North Solar Farm's latest project in Marton will power 7,800 homes annually, with more large-scale developments on the horizon. Exciting times ahead for renewable energy in New Zealand!
Apr 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant, North Island
United States Floating Solar to bring Sungrow FPV floating planetary systems to North America
Sungrow FPV, the floating solar PV subsidiary of Sungrow, has accepted companion with US Floating Solar as the North American agent for its floating solar items.
Nov 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, USA, floating PV, North America, Sungrow FPV
North Macedonia releases 100 MW solar tender
Utility ESM is looking for possible companions for the building of 2 50 MW solar centers at its shuttered coal nuclear power plant near Kičevo.
Feb 20, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, tender, Europe, North Macedonia, ESM
Enel Green Power boosts United States solar position with 3.2 GW portfolio acquisition
streams on offer there. The offer will certainly add to Enel Green Power's north america department's existing visibility in the United States. It was 5 solar and also
Jul 14, 2021 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Enel, North America, m&a, dakota power partners, Georgios Papadimitriou
800MW Solar/Storage: Elements Green's Great North Road Project
Elements Green unveils plans for an 800-MW/1000 MW DC solar park with battery energy storage in England. Great North Road Solar Park to provide green electricity to 400,000 homes/year. Now working to determine best areas for panels, infrastructure. DCO submission planned for Spring 2025. A Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Nov 2, 2023 // Plants, Storage, UK, Europe, Elements Green
Duke Energy Renewables begins on 50-MW North Carolina solar project
Duke Energy has actually begun building on the 50-MW Broad River Solar energy plant in Cleveland Area, North Carolina, broadening its renewable energy portfolio.
Feb 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Duke Energy, Stephen De May, North America, PV Power Plant, Chris Fallon
Xcel Announces Deal to Power Steel Mill with Solar
Energy has announced an agreement with Lightsource BP and EVRAZ north america to develop a $250-million, 240-MW solar power facility in Pueblo, Colorado. The plant
Oct 2, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Colorado, Lightsource BP, North America, Kevin Smith, Xcel Energy, EVRAZ, Alice Jackson