Colombia issues legislation for self-consumption
The Colombian government has published the decree that regulates the installation of renewable energy and solar power systems for self-consumption. The new regulation, which applies to systems up to 100 kW, simplifies the procedures for grid-connection and sale of excess power.
Chint signs framework agreement to build solar factory in Brazil
The Chinese module maker has signed an agreement to set up a solar module manufacturing facility in Brazil. The local government hopes the new factory will attract more investments.
World Bank approves $480 million guarantee to promote solar and renewables in Argentina
The World Bank will promote the development of large-scale renewable energy and solar projects across Argentina with a $ 480 million guarantee. The funds will be used to support projects being implemented under the country’s RenovAr program for renewable energies.
GCL-SI signs Mexican distribution deal with DMSolar
GCL System Integration (GCL-SI) did not disclose the financial terms of the master distribution agreement, under which Guadalajara-based DMSolar will offer the Chinese PV maker’s components, as well as its GCL-P6/60 and GCL-P6/72 panels.
Construction to begin on first ever solar power plant in Colombia
Electricity company Celsia will begin work on a 9.9 MW project in March, and grid connection is expected later in 2017.
Spain’s GES completes 28 MW Jamaican solar plant
Solar farm is island’s first utility-scale PV plant and augments GES’ renewables portfolio.
Acciona & Tuto sign PPA to expand Mexico PV plant to 339 MW
The Puerto Libertad solar power plant in Sonora has a private PPA for 112 MW and an allocation of 227 MW in the framework of the second clean energy auction. Commissioning is expected in the first half of 2019.
Brazil surpasses 60 MW of solar under net metering
Installations are increasing under net metering. Last year 45 MW was added under the program.
Mexico signs lowest-price solar contracts to date
Contracts have been signed for 1.8 GW of solar in Mexico, including one contract at a price of US$26.99/MWh by Fotowatio. The median price for solar in this auction was around $31.70/MWh.
Mexico to reach 460 MW of distributed solar by the end of 2017
It is estimated that last year more than 100 MW was installed in the segment. With the new distributed generation regulation they believe that new business models will lead to a notable increase in the market his year.
