Latin America

Integrating Storage Key to Solar’s Long-term Success, says Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd CEO

In this conversation with Prasanna Singh, Group Editor at Saur Energy, Mr. Chandra Kishore Thakur, CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, reflects on the firm’s current and future plans. Throwing light on solar’s growth potential in India, Mr. Thakur cites inflation, supply chain constraints and GST taxation structure, among others, as key challenges. Q. What […]

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BlackRock raises $250 M for Climate Projects in Asia, Latin America, Africa

New York-based investment management company BlackRock has secured over $250 million from global investors and governments for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP), which was introduced at the One Planet Summit in September 2018 under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron. CFP is a flagship blended finance vehicle that is designed to invest in climate solutions and […]

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Sungrow Supplies Latin America’s Largest Under Construction PV Plant

After an agreement and the recent emission of NTP (“Notice To Proceed” or “Service Order”) with Focus Energia, an integrated energy business platform, Sungrow will supply inverters and MV stations for the implementation of the first phase of the Futura Project, an 852 MWp solar park that will soon be one of the largest in […]

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Siemens Gamesa Strikes 465 MW Deal in Brazil for its 5.X Turbine Platform

Siemens Gamesa has signed a record order for its sector-leading Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform in a 465 MW deal with a leader in alternative asset management in Latin America, Patria Investments, to supply the São Vitor wind farm in the northeast of the country. The wind farm will be equipped with 75 Siemens Gamesa 5.8-170 […]

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Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean

A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […]

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Atlas Renewable Energy Issues Largest Solar PV Bond in Latin America

Atlas Renewable Energy with DNB Markets has announced the issuance of the largest solar PV green USPP bond in Latin America to date. Atlas Renewable Energy with DNB Markets has announced the issuance of a USD 253 million US private placement (USPP) in Green Bond format. The notes were rated investment grade (BBB-) by Fitch Rating (including the construction […]

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GWEC and OLADE Partner to Drive Energy Transition in Latin America

GWEC and OLADE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promoting energy security and to drive the energy transition in Latin America. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and OLADE, the Latin American Energy Association, have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive the energy transition in Latin America. Both organisations […]

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Growatt Expands Inverter Business in Latin America

In the recently concluded Green Expo 2019, Growatt presented its latest PV solutions and discussed collaboration across Latin America. In the recently concluded Green Expo 2019, in Mexico City, Growatt technical and sales engineers have been attending exhibitions, presenting the latest PV solutions and discussing collaboration with clients across Latin America. “There is great potential […]

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Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export

The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […]

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