GTM claims that 9.8 gigawatts of large-scale PV projects have been announced in Latin America, but only a small portion of that will actually get built.
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Brazil – Solar: Q-Cells may build 100MW fab in Sao Paolo state
Q-Cells and local firm Solatio Energy are in advanced negotiations with the Sao Paolo government to build a new 100 MW fab.
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Mexico – Wind: GN Fenosa building first wind project
Gas Natural Fenosa makes first foray into wind with 234 MW in Oaxaca.
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Peru – Wind: OPIC to finance largest grid connected facility to date
OPIC approved a $193M loan to support a 114 MW wind power project in Peru, the first large-scale wind project linked to the country’s power grid.
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Brazil – Solar: Real Watt to invest in local PV manufacturing
Italian firm Real Watt Solar announced plans to invest $377M in two PV plants this year in Brazil.
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Honduras – Wind: Ex-Im bank financing expansion
The US Ex-Im bank has approved a loan of $28.6 M to expand Central America’s largest wind park to 126 MW.
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Chile – Solar: Energy minister talks about concentrated solar
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Mexico – Solar: Energy Minister expects 1.5 GW through 2020
As part of its goal to reach 35% renewables by 2026, the government expects to go from 10 MW to 1,500 MW in 8 years, a hefty task.
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