Peru will not hold renewable energy auction in 2017
Minister of energy Gonzalo Tamayo said that Peru’s next auction will likely take place in 2018. The ministry is now reviewing several projects selected in the 2016 auction which are not being implemented.
Enel gets approval for 60 MW PV plant in Brazil
Brazil’s energy regulator has approved a 60 MW solar project under development by the Italian power utility in the state of Bahia. The project was selected in a renewable energy auction held by the Brazilian government.
Argentina seeks to secure Chinese support for 300 MW solar project in Jujuy province
A delegation of Argentina’s Ministry of Finance has met with representatives of the Chinese government to discuss, among other things, the financing of the 300 MW solar project selected in the first national renewable energy tender of the RenovAr program.
Neoen plans $250 million solar project in Argentina
The French independent power producer is planning the construction of a 200 MW solar facility in the Argentinean province of Tucumán.
Solek Group issues bond to finance 60 MW of PV in Chile
The Czech solar developer intends to issue public bonds worth 500 million CZK ($19.9 million). The company will use the net proceeds to finance part of a 60 MW PV project pipeline in northern Chile.
Enel energizes 42 MW PV plant in Panama
The Sol Real project is the largest PV plant built in the Central American country to date.
Brazil: state of Goiás introduces tax break for PV components
The government of the Brazilian state of Goiás has implemented a measure suggested by Brazil’s central government.
Solarcentury acquires 400 MW PV pipeline in Latin America
The British solar firm has expanded its Latin American presence with the acquisition of 400 MW of ECOSolar’s utility-scale solar projects spread across five countries. Local team also expanded.
Chilean authorities greenlight 93 MW of solar in Arica y Parinacota Region
The approved project is the $200 million Alwa solar plant. The installation will be located in northern Chile.
BYD inaugurates $47m solar panel factory in Brazil
The fab in the southeastern city of Campinas will boast a 200 MW production capacity once fully operational and will make BYD’s glass-glass modules.
