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Solar tables 29.7GW of all 100GW-plus bids for A-6 tender, Distributed generation hits threshold, Restaurant chain contracts 5.3MW of PV.

Actis’ Atlas connects 129MW Guajiro in central state of Hidalgo while JinkoSolar marks commercial launch of 18MW Yucatan installation.

Solar IPP secures US$99m funding for 171MW Atacama Solar while Spanish player invites minister to construction launch of 123MW La Granja.

Development money will bankroll US$415m-plus Solar City scheme, meant to install 350MW worth of PV car parks, heaters and distributed generation.

Asset management giant buys Aguascalientes installation three years after project bagged long-term PPAs at Mexico’s first ever energy auction.

ABSOLAR: Solar’s first-time access to new-generation auction marks moment of ‘justice’ and clears way for industry to enter six tenders all the way to 2021.

Mato Grosso do Sul state confirms capacity figure for PV project set to reap US$1.5bn in funding, with Doosan and Hyosunt TNC among the suppliers.

Manufacturer’s 1500Vdc units to be added to plant nearing construction in Atacama Desert, billed as largest seen so far in South American state.

Government proposal could pave way to tariff hikes and stunt growth of the power market, six associations warn in joint letter to president.

Builder of first utility-scale projects and local association signal faith that like-minded government and supportive policy will clear way for renewable revolution.