HONG KONG (By NOVVA, 22.Jun.2026, Words: 260) — NOVVA Group, a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a Colombian solar portfolio from German renewables developer ABO Energy, marking a significant milestone in its Latin American expansion. The portfolio comprises 3 advanced-stage solar projects with a combined […]
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Delcy invites Barbados to invest in Venezuela’s hydrocarbon sector
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Apr.2026, Words: 230) — Barbados has been invited to invest in Venezuela’s crude oil and natural gas fields. This, according to details that stemmed from a working meeting between Venezuela’s interim president Delcy RodrĂguez and Barbado’s prime minister Mia Mottley in Bridgetown.
Atlas secures $510mn in financing for Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile
SALVADOR, BRAZIL (Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.May.2025, Words: 237) — Atlas Renewable Energy secured $510mn in financing for the landmark Estepa hybrid solar and battery storage project in Chile – the largest financing package in Atlas’ history. Financing for the project is to come from a consortium of leading […]
Solar Magazine Names Escalante Solar Project of the Year
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Dec.2024) — Escalante Solar has been named Solar Project of the Year Over 10 MW by Solar Builder Magazine. The annual project of the year awards celebrate the work of construction teams and installers, the creativity of engineers, the leadership of developers and the dedication of so […]
Silicon Ranch Energizes First Utility-Scale Solar Project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
(Silicon Ranch, 15.Aug.2024) — Silicon Ranch, one of the largest independent power producers specializing in solar energy, agrivoltaics, battery storage, and carbon solutions in the U.S., today announced that its Scotford Solar Farm has reached commercial operation near Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. The 58-megawatt (MWAC) facility—the largest behind-the-meter solar project […]
Repsol Completes Construction of Frye Solar, its Largest Solar Plant in the US
(Repsol, 11.Apr.2024) — Repsol completed construction of its Frye Solar project, its largest photovoltaic plant to date, with a total installed capacity of 637 MW and 570 MW currently in operation. Located in the United States, the Frye Solar project was built near the city of Kress, Swisher County, Texas. […]
No Sun? No Big Deal
(CMS Energy, 3.Apr.2024) — In ancient times, some thought a dragon was swallowing the sun, or that it was the end of the world. These days, it’s an occasion for gawking, a scramble for the right shades and social media posting. But for Consumers Energy‘s solar power plants, next week’s […]
Ellomay Capital on Results of 2023 AGM
(Ellomay, 11.Dec.2023) — Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) (TASE: ELLO), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe, USA and Israel, announced that at the annual general meeting of the company’s shareholders, held on 11 Dec. 2023 (the “AGM“), the following proposals were adopted and approved by […]
Mainstream Initiates Judicial Reorganization Proceedings in Chile
(Mainstream Renewable Power, 20.Jul.2023) — Mainstream Renewable Power confirms it has initiated Judicial Reorganisation Proceedings for Huemul EnergĂa SpA and Condor EnergĂa SpA (the “EnergĂa Companies”), which are part of its 1.4 GW Andes Renovables wind and solar platform in Chile. Following a period of constructive engagement with the lenders […]
Equinor Launches ZagĂłrzyca Solar Plant in Poland
(Equinor, 23.Jun.2023) — Equinor’s second Polish solar plant, ZagĂłrzyca has started test production. This is another step towards building a material renewable portfolio in Poland, which is one of Europe’s most rapidly growing renewable energy markets. “Equinor aims to be a reliable energy partner for Poland and support its energy transition. […]
Aediles Supports BlackRock with Chilean Solar Energy Purchase
(Aediles Capital Inc., 18.May.2023) — AEDILES supported BlackRock GRP III in the closing of the acquisition of 97MWp of Distributed Solar Energy Projects in Chile, which was developed by RRG Capital Management (“RRGCM”) in collaboration with local partners. “We look forward to continuing to provide top tier asset management for this […]
Chipotle Pilots New Responsible Restaurant, Launches Sustainability Campaign
(Chipotle, 11.Apr.2023) — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced a new all electric restaurant design that works to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems and utilizes 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar through the purchase of certified renewable energy credits. The company recently opened restaurants with the new […]
Arctech to Provide 365MW Solar Tracking Solution in Mexico
(Arctech, 3.Apr.2023) — Arctech, a solar tracking and racking solution provider, is poised to provide 365.8MW SkyLine II solar tracking solution to Puerto Penasco Solar Park in Mexico. Once completed, this project would become the largest solar plant in a single unit in Mexico and 8th in the world. Located in Puerto Penasco in […]
Enphase Energy Expands Solar Deployments in Brazil
(Enphase Energy, 30.Jan.2023) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that installers of Enphase® products in Brazil have seen a significant increase in deployments of residential solar energy systems powered by IQ7+™ and IQ7AM™ Microinverters. According […]
Atlas Renewable Secures Financing for the Casablanca II Solar Plant in Brazil
(Atlas Renewable, 17.Feb.2022) — Atlas Renewable Energy has secured a R$407mn (approximately $76mn) loan from Brazil’s Northeastern Bank’s Northeastern Constitutional Financing Fund for the construction of the Lar do Sol – Casablanca II solar plant, which will be located in Pirapora, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The self-production plant will […]
Echo Energy Enters Chile with 70% Interest in Solar Project
(Alliance News, 14.Jan.2022) — Echo Energy PLC announced on Friday it had entered the Chilean solar energy market and reported a 71% increase in total liquid sales in its fourth quarter. Shares in Echo Energy were down 15% at 0.46 pence on Friday afternoon in London. The stock had risen […]
Canadian Solar Completes Sale Of Photovoltaic Project To VTRM
(Canadian Solar, 14.Dec.2021) — Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced the sale of Canadian Solar’s 635 MWp JaĂba V solar project to VTRM. The JaĂba V Project, located in the Northeastern state of Minas Gerais, is in advanced stage of development and is expected to begin construction in 2022, and reach […]
Canadian Solar Raises $100mn To Support Brazil Project Portfolio
(Canadian Solar, 27.Jul.2021) — Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) closed a BRL 500mn (approximately $100mn) financing facility with Brazilian banks BTG Pactual and ItaĂş BBA. Canadian Solar will use the financing facility for the development and construction of solar projects in Brazil, where the Company has established a leadership position in the […]
AEP Energy And Opdenergy To Provide 100% Clean Energy
(AEP Energy, 31.Mar.2021) — AEP Energy, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, signed an agreement with Opdenergy, an Independent Power Producer with extensive experience in the development, financing, construction and operation of renewable assets. Under the terms of the 12-year agreement, Opdenergy will develop an 80-megawatt (MWac) solar plant located […]
Duke’s Solar Generation Flourishes For Florida
(Duke Energy Florida, 16.Feb.2021) — Duke Energy Florida is delivering on its commitment to provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit all Florida customers. The company is investing an estimated $1bn to construct or acquire a total of 700 megawatts of cost-effective solar power facilities from 2018 through 2022 in […]
ForeFront Reveals Details Of Solar Project In Illinois
(ForeFront Power, 9.Feb.2021) — ForeFront Power, a leading developer of distributed solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., today announced commercial operation of the largest solar project in Kane County, Ill. With 7,384 panels, the 2.8-megawatt project delivers power to the Mooseheart Child City and School (Mooseheart), a non-profit […]
Lightsource bp Eyes Construction Of Project Lara
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2021) — Lightsource bp continues to advance two solar farm projects, collectively known as Project Lara, in Trinidad and Tobago and with a combined 112 MWac. The company aims to start construction of the Orange Grove Solar Project and the Brechin Castle Solar Project sometime in 2021, […]
Nigeria Solar Firm Gets $38mn To Expand
(Bloomberg, 12.Jan.2021) — Daystar Power, a Nigerian solar energy provider, has raised $38 million with the support of Investment Fund for Developing Countries and Morgan Stanley Investment Management to expand solar access across West Africa. Lagos-based Daystar plans to replace “unreliable grid or too expensive, polluting diesel generators,” with clean […]
Solar Panel Users In Colombia To Get Subsidies
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Oct.2020) — Colombian households located in areas not connected to the national interconnected energy system will be offered installation of solar panels with resources from the national government. The households will also receive a transitory subsidy of 86%, according to details revealed by Colombia’s Ministry of Mines […]
Colombia’s Ecopetrol To Build 50-MWp Solar Farm
(Renewables Now, 20.Feb.2020) — Colombian oil company Ecopetrol SA will develop a 50-MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) park in the department of Meta. Located on a 46-hectare (113.6 acres) area in the municipality of Castilla La Nueva, the PV park will be owned by Ecopetrol’s hydrocarbon transport subsidiary Cenit, the latter announced […]
Canadian Solar Energizes Solar Plant In Argentina
(Canadian Solar, 5.Aug.2019) — Canadian Solar Inc. announced its 100.1 MWp Cafayate solar power project in Argentina started commercial operation on July 19, 2019. It is now the largest operational solar power plant in the country. Located in the Province of Salta, the solar project is powered by over 289,000 […]
ET Energy Launches 31.6 MWp Projects in Chile
(Energy Analytics Institute, Ian Silverman, 7.Jul.2018) – ET Energy commenced construction of two solar projects in Chile. “For us, the development and construction of these two projects demonstrate again our ability to develop and deliver high quality, investment grade solar assets in Latin America. With our global expertise in project […]