Latin America
Panama energy subsidy to reach 400 MW
Panama has announced that in the second half of the year there was no increase recorded in the electricity tariff due to the drop in fuel prices.
Hydroelectric
Solar and wind to power the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal Authority is considering getting the energy supply for the waterway's installations from solar and wind farms.
Latin America
Brazil to invest over $14.7 bn in wind projects
The Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEeólica) has announced that investment in wind projects in the country will reach $14,782m between 2015 and 2018.
Latin America
Peru to increase energy investment to cope with demand
The government of Peru is planning important energy-sector investment initiatives aimed at addressing the nation's growing electricity demand.
Potencia English
Chilean solar project to use Trina Solar modules
Chinese solar photovoltaic technology provider Trina Solar will take part in a large-scale power plant in Chile, which will reach 70 MW.
Potencia English
Inter-American Investment Corporation to finance two hydro plants
The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) will invest $12m for the construction and operation of two hydropower plants in Colombia.
Potencia English
Mexico’s power industry law brings new terms for renewables
Mexico's Power Industry Law is to play a key role in the federal government's energy reform.
Potencia English
40 MW biomass plant begins operation in Brazil
Brazil's National Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel), the country's energy market watchdog, has allowed operator Usina Santo Angelo to start commercial operation of a 40 MW biomass-fired power plant.
Potencia English
Bolivia to invest almost $2.9bn in power production
Bolivia's minister of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Juan José Sosa, has said that his country will invest $2885m in a bid to produce 2010 MW for home power supply by 2020.
Potencia English
Actis to invest $250m in Mexican energy platform
Private equity firm Actis will invest $250m to develop an energy platform in Mexico expected to reach 500 MW of installed capacity.
