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PV3 Andres Siimon
Colombia, Markets, Solar

Solar energy adoption expands among low-income households in eastern Cali as Colombia advances residential renewables integration

Approximately 2,000 homes in eastern Cali have transitioned to solar self-generation under a pilot program by Emcali targeting lower-income families, illustrating growing access to sustainable energy solutions in Colombia. Coupled with decreasing costs of solar panel installations nationwide and government-backed incentives, residential solar systems are becoming a critical tool for financial relief and energy autonomy […]

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Colombia, Markets, Solar

Colombia Advances Solar Energy with Inauguration of Agrovoltaic Farm in Isla Grande and Expansion of Major Solar Projects

Colombia marks significant progress in solar energy deployment with the inauguration of the agrovoltaic farm in Isla Grande, enhancing energy access for 1,500 residents and reducing reliance on diesel. Concurrently, developments across Cartagena, including Ecopetrol’s pioneering solar farm in its refinery and large-scale projects by Enel and Promigas, signal strong momentum toward a sustainable, low-carbon

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Economy, Paraguay, Solar

Paraguay Advances Energy Diversification with Solar Projects and Long-Term 2050 Energy Policy

Paraguay is preparing to diversify its energy portfolio by launching its first large-scale solar power facilities alongside its dominant hydroelectric capacity. The government’s newly enacted 2050 energy policy prioritizes renewable alternatives including solar, bioenergy, and green hydrogen to reduce dependence on hydrocarbon imports and enhance energy security. Despite Paraguay’s near-total electricity generation from hydroelectric sources

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PV1 Green Voltaics Energy
Economy, LatAm, Solar

Photovoltaic Capacity Leads Renewable Expansion in Latin America, Surpasses Hydropower in El Salvador

Latin America continues its rapid buildout of solar energy capacity, with 20 GW added region-wide in 2024, driven by Brazil’s 15 GW increase. El Salvador’s photovoltaic capacity now outstrips hydropower, covering over 8% of national electricity demand in late 2025, underscoring the region’s strategy to mitigate hydrological variability and reduce reliance on thermal generation, while

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

Molinos Río de la Plata Extends Renewable Energy Contract with YPF Luz through 2030, Targeting Up to 100% Clean Energy Supply

Molinos Río de la Plata has deepened its commitment to renewable energy by extending and expanding its contract with YPF Luz until 2030. The agreement sets a course to cover 80% of the company’s energy demand from renewable sources, with a strategic potential to reach full (100%) renewable supply by 2030, relying on two major

Molinos Río de la Plata Extends Renewable Energy Contract with YPF Luz through 2030, Targeting Up to 100% Clean Energy Supply Read Post »

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Colombia, Markets, Solar

Colombia grants environmental license for 99.99 MW Parque Solar La Ponderosa amid regulatory advances in solar project approvals

Colombia’s energy transition accelerates as the Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales (ANLA) approves the 99.99 MW Parque Solar La Ponderosa in Caldas, reaffirming the country’s commitment to expanding photovoltaic capacity. The project aligns with new streamlined regulatory frameworks aiming to reduce environmental license processing times by up to 70%, improving project pipeline predictability and supporting

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PV5 Harisankar
Argentina, Markets, Solar

Fundación Temaikèn Increases Biopark Renewable Energy Share to 80% with YPF Luz Partnership

Fundación Temaikèn has advanced its sustainability goals by expanding renewable energy supply to cover 80% of the Belén de Escobar biopark’s electricity demand through a power purchase agreement (PPA) with YPF Luz. This move reflects growing corporate trust in renewable energy as a cost-efficient alternative and signals deeper cooperation between conservation organizations and energy firms

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Markets, Solar

Voltalia Starts Construction of 43 MW Hybrid Solar-Storage Power Plant in French Guiana, Targeting 2028 Commissioning

Voltalia has initiated site preparation for a major hybrid power plant in Sainte-Anne, western French Guiana, combining 43 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity with 135 megawatt-hours of lithium-ion battery storage. The project is designed to meet the rising electricity demand in the Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni region and aims to be fully operational by 2028, reinforcing regional energy security

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PV1 Green Voltaics Energy
Brazil, Markets, Solar

Petrobras Acquires 49.99% Stake in Lightsource bp Brazil, Expands into Solar Power Sector

Petrobras has taken a significant step into Brazil’s renewable energy market by acquiring a 49.99% equity stake in the Brazilian subsidiaries of Lightsource bp, a solar and energy storage company affiliated with British energy giant BP. This joint venture marks Petrobras’ first direct involvement in large-scale solar power generation and aligns with its 2026-2030 business

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