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Conarpesa Builds 1.76 MW Solar Park at Puerto Madryn Processing Facility Under Chubut Distributed Generation Scheme

Grupo Conarpesa is constructing a 1,756 kW on-grid solar park at its processing plant in Puerto Madryn, Chubut, marking the seventh photovoltaic project under the province’s distributed generation framework. The installation positions the seafood processor to reduce grid electricity purchases while feeding surplus generation into the local network, a model that provincial authorities expect will […]

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Argentina, Economy, PV Distributed

Argentina’s commercial and industrial distributed generation doubles to 132 MW in twelve months

Commercial and industrial distributed generation in Argentina reached 132.1 MW in July 2026, doubling capacity in one year under the national scheme. The segment’s rapid expansion, combined with rising average installation size, signals accelerating corporate adoption of on-site solar while the regulatory framework continues to evolve across Latin America’s major markets. Commercial and industrial users

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Brazil, Markets, PV Distributed

Energisa acquires five Matrix solar plants as distributed generation sector faces consolidation wave

Energisa has closed the acquisition of five distributed generation solar plants from financially troubled Matrix Energia, adding 26 MWp to its portfolio in a deal awaiting antitrust approval. The transaction signals accelerating consolidation in Brazil’s distributed generation sector as overcapacity and price pressure force asset sales, with Matrix now negotiating the disposal of its entire

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Chile, Markets, PV Distributed

Solarity Acquires 30 Solar Plants in Chile for 5.2 MWp, Surpasses 300 Operational Installations

Brookfield-backed Solarity’s acquisition of EVOL’s distributed generation portfolio marks its second full-portfolio purchase in just over a year, reinforcing an aggressive dual-track expansion strategy combining greenfield development with operational asset acquisition. The transaction positions the company to accelerate toward its 1,000-plant target in Chile as the country’s Netbilling distributed generation market approaches 503 MW of

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Brazil, Politics, PV Distributed

Grupo Pontal-Thopen bankruptcy signals structural stress in Brazil’s distributed generation sector amid R$2 billion credit backlog

The R$4.56 billion bankruptcy filing by Grupo Pontal-Thopen has exposed deeper imbalances across Brazil’s distributed generation sector, where overcapacity and aggressive pricing are compressing margins while an estimated R$2 billion in energy credits remain unsold. Market participants anticipate further debt restructurings as companies struggle to allocate generation output in a market that expanded faster than

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Brazil, Markets, PV Distributed

BYD deploys solar kit sales across 233 Brazilian dealerships with national module production

BYD has integrated residential solar sales into its automotive dealership network across Brazil, offering standardized 4.8 kWp systems to any consumer regardless of vehicle ownership. The initiative connects the Chinese manufacturer’s Campinas module production facility directly to retail channels, creating a hybrid sales platform that positions auto dealerships as energy infrastructure distribution points. The move

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Argentina, Markets, PV Distributed

Argentina’s distributed solar generation surpasses 143 MW as payback periods compress to three years

Argentina’s distributed generation sector is experiencing exponential growth driven by tariff increases, equipment price declines, and heightened installer competition, reducing project payback periods to three to four years from previous seven to ten-year timelines. The national registry reached 4,253 registered user-generators with 143 MW installed capacity by March 2026, up from just 67 users in

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Chile, Markets, PV Distributed

Chile Surpasses 500 MW of Distributed Solar Under Net Billing Scheme

Chile’s distributed generation capacity reached 502.9 MW across 41,986 installations by end-May 2026, marking sustained expansion in commercial, agricultural and residential self-consumption. The Metropolitan Region accounts for nearly 30 percent of total capacity while systems in the 200-300 kW range dominate cumulative installed power, signaling corporate adoption outpaces residential deployment despite growing household participation. Chile

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Colombia, Markets, PV Distributed

Promigas and Surtigas commission 133 kWp rooftop solar system for CostAcero in Barranquilla

Promigas and its subsidiary Surtigas delivered a rooftop solar system for industrial firm CostAcero in Barranquilla, expanding their portfolio of distributed generation projects across Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The installation positions CostAcero to reach 90% clean energy coverage as Promigas continues deploying solar solutions following its $1.1 billion acquisition of Zelestra’s Latin American platform in May.

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