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Brazil’s CCEE Declares 1,629 Wind and Solar Plants Eligible for Generation Curtailment Compensation Worth Estimated R$4.4 Billion

Brazil’s compensation mechanism for renewable energy curtailment moves into its implementation phase as 1,629 wind and solar plants representing 50.55 GW qualify for financial relief under Portaria Normativa 140/2026. Eligibility does not guarantee payment, as effects depend on executing binding commitment terms with the federal government. The process addresses curtailment events from September 2023 through […]

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Markets, Venezuela, Wind

Bornay Completes 48 Hybrid Wind-Solar Systems for Isolated Venezuelan Communities in €2 Million Rural Electrification Project

Spanish manufacturer Bornay Aerogeneradores has deployed hybrid renewable energy systems across remote Venezuelan settlements, combining wind turbines, solar panels, battery storage and diesel backup to serve populations ranging from 10 to 40 households per installation. The project marks a commercial approach to electrification in a country struggling with chronic grid instability, while Bornay separately continues

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Brazil, Markets, Wind

Goldwind secures 872 MW Sento Sé turbine contract with Casa dos Ventos in largest single wind order in Brazil

Goldwind and Casa dos Ventos finalized definitive agreements for the 872 MW Sento Sé wind project in northern Bahia, marking Brazil’s largest single wind turbine order. The contract positions Goldwind to supply 109 GWH182-8.0 MW turbines plus 30 years of operations and maintenance services, while Casa dos Ventos advances a broader data center-linked renewable strategy

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Ecuador, Markets, Wind

Loja Province Positions for Renewable Energy Hub Status With 5,400 MW Identified Capacity

Ecuador’s southern Loja province has identified 5,400 MW of renewable energy potential across wind, solar and mini-hydroelectric projects as it seeks to establish itself as the country’s renewable energy capital. The province targets attracting $2 billion in investment to add 1,000 MW of capacity by 2034, though transmission bottlenecks currently limit deployment despite investor interest.

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Brazil, Politics, Wind

Federal court denies wind and solar associations’ claim for full generation curtailment compensation

A Brazilian federal court has upheld the electricity regulator’s framework for compensating renewable generators when output is curtailed, rejecting industry demands for reimbursement regardless of the reason for cuts. The ruling clarifies regulatory authority over grid management costs and establishes that not all generation restrictions trigger automatic payment obligations, potentially limiting liability for system operators

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Brazil, Markets, Wind

Samarco Secures 45 MW Wind Power Supply Through Casa dos Ventos Partnership

Brazilian mining company Samarco has initiated wind energy procurement through a long-term self-production agreement with Casa dos Ventos, positioning wind to represent approximately 30% of its electricity consumption. The arrangement, structured with Samarco taking an equity stake in the renewable developer, demonstrates how mining operations are locking in renewables exposure to support production expansion while

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Brazil, Politics, Wind

Brazil Chamber of Deputies Advances Bill to Regulate Community Protection Near Onshore Wind Farms

A regulatory bill under consideration in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies proposes mandatory safeguards for communities located near terrestrial wind energy facilities, aiming to establish minimum distance requirements and environmental impact protocols. The measure reflects growing legislative attention to social and environmental externalities as Brazil expands its onshore wind capacity, particularly in northeastern states where installations

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Bolivia, Markets, Wind

Bolivia’s Warnes II wind farm reaches 87% completion as 10-turbine assembly phase begins

Bolivia’s 62 MW Warnes II wind park has entered its final construction phase with 87% overall progress, marking a critical step in the country’s renewable energy expansion as it prepares to install ten turbines amid broader energy supply challenges in Santa Cruz department. The Warnes II wind farm, developed by state utility ENDE Corporación, has

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Chile, Markets, Wind

Vestas installs first EnVentus V162 turbine in Chile, advancing country’s wind energy capacity

Vestas has achieved a milestone in Chile with the installation of the country’s first EnVentus V162 turbine, marking a technological advancement in the nation’s wind energy infrastructure. The deployment signals growing sophistication in Chile’s renewable energy sector as international manufacturers introduce higher-capacity equipment to the market. The development positions Chile as a testing ground for

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