south america

Launch of construction works in South American desert should see US$180m project become commercially active by December 2020, IPP says.

President gives formal all-clear to auctioning of PV to power water transfer as he attends opening of 1MW first phase of separate floating project.

‘MiniRen’ auction awards PV players 96.75MW of the 128MW they had collectively bidden for, with 13 projects contracted at average tariffs of US$57.59/MWh.

Foreign crowd attends presentation of tender for both PV project and 110MW wind duo, set to add significant chunk of renewables in hydro-reliant country.

Developer to tap into existing clean energy portfolio in South American state to provide mining giant with up to 3TWh annually for 10 years, starting in 2021.

President anticipates privately funded US$2bn-plus scheme for PV panels to fuel channelling of water towards country’s arid, poorer northeast.

Firm marks launch for auction-backed Cafayete project it bought in March 2018, with construction handled by EPC specialist Powerchina.

PV applicants for support under small-scale scheme table bids at average prices of US$57.9/MWh, government reveals just days before auction takes place.

Businesses can claim up to US$23,600 if they install solar for self-consumption.

Bogotá’s fresh preparations for tender it called off in February mark fresh chance for country seen as a dormant but promising market.