Soventix begins work on the first 30 MW phase of a 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.
Soventix begins work on the first 30 MW phase of a 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.
Brazil: Auction delivers over 800 MW of PV at 8 cents/kWh
Brazil has concluded its second reverse auction for solar power plant projects, with 834 MW of parks being awarded bids, with an average price of 301.79 Real per megawatt-hour or US$0.0842/kWh. The average price was 13.5% below the maximum price set for the auction.
Jema to deliver inverters for 350 MW project in Mexico, plans new fab
Jema Energy will deliver inverters for two large-scale solar parks in Northern Mexico. The company will also open a factory in Central Mexico, where it will produce devices for small and large-scale solar installations.
Costa Rica powered 100% by renewables so far this year
The Central American nation has not had to use fossil fuel power plants to produce electricity from January through March, due mainly to hydropower.
Brazil sets second solar auction in 2015
The South American nation is ramping up solar development with another solar auction scheduled for November.
Mexico: Pattern Energy and Cemex to develop 1 GW of renewables
The companies have formed a joint venture to develop renewable energy projects in Mexico. The announcement comes as Cemex launches a new energy division.
Ecuador: Cumulative PV power reaches 26 MW
The South American nation installed 22.5 MW from January to November last year.
Bolivia, France to collaborate on solar, nuclear energy
The countries have signed four letters of intent aimed at cooperating on renewable and nuclear energy and lithium production.
Latin America: Eager for an industry
pv magazine examines Latin America’s growing solar industries in a broad-ranging look at the region in the upcoming September issue. With Intersolar South America kicking off on Tuesday, we offer here a timely excerpt.
