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Grenergy advances transmission permit for 200 MW Locumba solar project in southern Peru despite generation concession setback

Spanish developer Grenergy continues to advance infrastructure permits for its 200 MW Locumba solar project in southern Peru’s Tacna region, even as the generation concession remains pending after an initial rejection. The company’s Peruvian subsidiary GR Liblanca has applied for a definitive transmission concession to build a connection to the national grid, signaling confidence in […]

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Brazil, Economy, Solar

Brazilian residential solar costs drop 7% amid supply glut, raising questions over price stability

Average residential solar installation costs in Brazil declined 7% year-on-year to reach BRL 2.45 per watt-peak in Q1 2026, driven by oversupply in global equipment markets, particularly from China. Industry observers warn this pricing window may be temporary, with stabilization or gradual increases expected as supply-demand dynamics normalize. The cost reductions have improved project economics

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Chile, Markets, Solar

Copec EMOAC secures 156.5 GWh renewable supply deal with Minera Arqueros in Chile

Copec EMOAC expands its renewable energy portfolio in Chile’s mining sector with a supply agreement for Minera Arqueros, following similar deals with sanitation company Suralis and a major 450 GWh nocturnal PPA with METLEN backed by 322 MW of battery storage. The series of contracts positions the Copec subsidiary as a key renewable energy aggregator

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

MSU Green Energy raises $400 million in debut international green bond for Argentine renewables expansion

MSU Green Energy successfully placed its first international green bond for $400 million at 9.75% over ten years, significantly oversubscribed by global investors. The financing will accelerate deployment of solar generation and battery storage projects while optimizing the company’s capital structure, marking a critical step in scaling Argentina’s third-largest power generator by installed capacity and

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Markets, Peru, Solar

Peru’s Solar Sector Expands With 748 MW Installed Capacity as Major Operators Accelerate Development

Peru’s solar energy sector continues to expand through 2026 with multiple large-scale projects entering commercial operation and new environmental approvals advancing a pipeline of over 700 MW in additional capacity. The activity positions southern Peru as a primary hub for renewable generation investments, with regulatory developments and corporate commitments signaling sustained sector growth through the

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Chile, Economy, Solar

Colbún’s renewable certification client base reaches 146 companies as 6,500 GWh volume confirms deepening corporate uptake across Chilean industry

The expansion of Colbún’s renewable energy certification program from 101 companies in 2023 to 146 in 2025 reveals that renewable attribute tracking has moved from mining-only procurement to multi-sector adoption, including retail, healthcare, education and logistics. The 6,500 GWh certification volume now equals 64 percent of Colbún’s total 2025 Chilean generation and demonstrates how blockchain-based

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Chile, Markets, Solar

Chile advances industrial solar deployment with 2.99 MWp self-consumption plant and Antarctic renewable pilot

Chile continues expanding solar integration across industrial and research facilities, with Cristalerías de Chile commissioning a 2.99 MWp self-consumption installation and the German development agency GIZ validating a hybrid renewable-hydrogen pilot at an Antarctic scientific base. The projects reflect both commercial scalability of distributed solar under PPA structures and experimental deployment of renewable energy storage

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

Genneia Reaches 450 MW Solar Capacity in Mendoza with San Rafael Project Completion

Genneia’s completion of the 180 MW San Rafael solar park elevates Mendoza’s solar capacity to approximately 800 MW and positions the company as Argentina’s dominant renewable developer with 20% market share. The project targets mining sector demand for decarbonized power through long-term contracts under the MATER framework, while the company advances a 350 MW development

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

Argentina’s solar pipeline advances with 143 MW in transmission access requests across six provinces

Argentina’s national electricity regulator published transmission access requests for nine solar projects totaling 143 MW during March through June 2026, spanning six provinces and involving connections predominantly at 33 kV. The applications follow a standardized process allowing five business days for public objections or alternative proposals before approval, with projects concentrated in Corrientes, San Juan,

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