Ecosolifer chooses Santa Catarina for its Brazilian PV module factory
The company plans to manufacture its multi-junction PV modules in the Southern Brazilian state, and is currently investigating locations.
Brazil predicts 4.5 GW of installations through expanded net metering rules
A virtual net metering policy has been introduced and the project size cap has been increased to 5 MW. Under the new rules Brazil’s ANEEL expects 4.5 GW of renewable energy installations by 2024.
Mexico to hold its first post-reform electricity auction
The contest will be resolved at the end of March 2016. Under the auction, clean energy certificates will be issued in addition to power and capacity contracts.
389 MW of solar comes online in Honduras in 2015 to date
This rapid pace makes Honduras the second-largest solar market in Latin America in 2015. Plants commissioned since the first of the year include one larger than 100 MW and another 61 MW.
El Salvador extends key renewable energy tax incentives
In addition to extending the exemption the 20 MW ceiling has been removed, allowing utility-scale projects to receive benefits.
Argentina passes renewable energy law: 20% by 2025
The law includes an 8% target by 2017, a price cap for contracts, and an obligation for large energy users.
Peru to hold a major renewable energy auction
The rules for the nation’s fourth renewable energy auction call for contracting up to 415 GWh annually of solar power. Registration for developers will remain open until October 30.
Mexico to award longer PPAs under energy auctions, specific scheme for renewables
The rules for the electricity market published on Tuesday establish longer PPAs for projects awarded in auctions. The first energy tender is expected this year. The electricity market starts to operate at the beginning of next year.
Brazil: Key tax exemption for net metering implemented in several states
An exemption from the ICMS tax for net-metered solar PV systems began on September 1 in several Brazilian states. This tax has been a key barrier to the development of distributed renewable energy.
Soventix begins work on a 30 MW PV project in the Dominican Republic
This will be by far the largest solar project in the island nation, which remains dependent upon imported oil and gas.
