EDF inaugurates 146 MW solar plant in Chile
The company is also building a 115 MW PV plant in the nation.
Spanish Solar Forum 3: The solar sector debates auctions and other opportunities
The third Spanish Solar Forum organized by UNEF in Madrid brought together the Spanish solar industry, with an opening address by EU Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete.
Argentina: 516 MW of solar awarded at USD 54.95 per MWh
During Round 1.5 of Argentina’s renewable energy tender more than half of the quota was awarded to the PV category. Jinko Solar and Isolux Corsan were amongst the winners from the solar industry.
Chile: Acciona inaugurates the 246 MW El Romero Solar plant
The largest PV plant in Latin America began commercial operation last week after a 13-month construction period.
Success for solar in electricity auctions in Latin America
The drop of solar module prices has been key to the competitiveness of solar energy in international electricity auctions over the last year.
Argentina awards 400 MW of solar projects and announces second round in November
Winners include a 300 MW solar project in Jujuy and a 100 MW project in Salta, at a median price of US$59.75/MWh. A second round was announced in November with a 200 MW solar quota.
Argentina: Jujuy announced that it was awarded 300 MW of solar projects during tender
The price remains at USD60 per MW. As part of the agreement, the Parque Solar de la Puna will be built in the northeast of the country.
4.8 TWh awarded to PV projects in Mexico auction
Acciona, X-Elio Energy, OPDE, Ienova, and Grenergy are among the winners of PV projects within the second clean energy tender in Mexico. Altogether 8.9 TWh of energy per year and 8.9 million Clean Energy Certificates were awarded to the different renewable energy projects in the auction, at an average price of USD 33.47 per MWh.
Engie finalizes deal with Solairedirect for up to 400 MW of PV in Chile
The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the development of 400 MW of PV projects in northern and central Chile.
Brazil: Senate approves adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement
The next step is to put the legislative decree that contains the country’s adherence to the agreement into effect by official proclamation. To reduce the countrys emissions, Brazil will take measures to increase reforestation, but also to promote renewable energies.
