Latin America
A renewable Energy Roadmap for Central America
17 June 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Nearly 22% of the world's electricity is now supplied by renewable energy, and Central America is part of this global transition. The region is a worldwide leader in hydropower and geothermal energy, and most Central American countries are developing wind power projects. Yet the region is far from harvesting its enormous renewable energy resources to their fullest potentials, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute, The Way Forward for Renewable Energy in Central America.
Canadian Solar Expands Presence in South American Market
04 June 2013POSTED IN Business News
Canadian Solar Inc. today announced that is has opened a sales and business development office in Sao Paulo, Brazil to expand and strengthen the company's South American sales network and broaden regional customer service capabilities.
Proinso to Provide E-Learning to Solar Installers
04 June 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Proinso will offer online learning to the 2360 Qualified Installers in the company's international network, present in 70 countries in all five continents.
Solar Powered Mining Operation in Chile
30 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Minera El Tesoro (MET), part of one ofthe largest mining groups in Chile, has built the first pilot plant in South America with Soitec Solar technology, installing four of its highly efficient concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systemsat a site in Chile’s Sierra Gorda district to provide renewable energy for a remote copper-mining operation.
Solar Power Mexico: Mecasolar presents horizontal tracker
29 May 2013POSTED IN New Products
Mecasolar, a company that designs, manufactures and supplies solar trackers, fixed structures for ground or roof-mounted installations and foundation screws for large solar PV installations, is participating today and tomorrow, 29 and 30 May, in Solar Power Mexico, held in Mexico DF. Solar Power Mexico is the leading event of the solar energy industry in the country.
Gehrlicher Solar Heads to Mexico
23 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
Gehrlicher Solar announced the company’s expansion into Mexico, having set up an office in Mexico City where the company will work closely with local developers, commercial customers, government agencies and the local utility, the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Federal Electricity Commission) to engineer, procure and construct high performance PV systems specifically for the Mexican market.
The Debut of Intersolar South America
02 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
Intersolar South America takes place in São Paulo, Brazil, for the first time from 18 to 20 September, 2013. Following the successful launch of the Intersolar South America Summit conference last year, Intersolar is expanding its presence in Brazil.
The Green Power Mini MBA - South America
POSTED IN Events CalendarThe Green Power Mini MBA is the Green Power Academy's premium 5-day Business School for Renewable Energy focusing on the technology, markets, commercialisation, planning, finance & strategy.
The popularity of this course - and the reason so many attend by way of past-attendee recommendations - is driven by the manner in which it paints a hype-free, independent picture of renewable energy as a set of industries within the wider markets of energy and finance.
Through both presented materials, interactive discussions and group-based working, you will leave with a comprehensive picture of how neither technology, finance, policy nor resource availability alone can create a renewable energy revolution. Instead you will learn and model how all must work together, along with a variety of other considerations, to create a sustainable, affordable and deliverable low-carbon energy world.
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SunEdison and Petrobras to Build Large PV Plant in Brazil
18 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
SunEdison, a leading global solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., has signed an agreement with Petrobras to build one of the largest solar photovoltaic power plants in Brazil. The plant will be located in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte. Once completed, the SunEdison Renewable Operations Center will manage the ongoing operations of the plant. The energy generated will be destined to the National Interconnected System (SIN).
SolarReserve Expands to Latin America
18 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
SolarReserve, a US-based solar energy developer; today announced the company's international expansion into the Latin American region through the opening of its office in Santiago, Chile.
Solar in Mexico: High intensity potential
11 April 2013POSTED IN Guest Blogs
Significant attention has been focused on the solar market in Mexico of late. Projections have been for huge solar farms, rapid growth…. basically a gold rush for solar rays. All of this may be true, but new market development, which is not fueled by government incentives such as feed in tariffs and the like, is very likely to develop at a pace that is less predictable and faced by challenges that are not yet understood. In the long run, these unsubsidized markets are more sustainable and predictable however. No doubt the opportunity in Mexico is real and significant; how to capitalize on it is the key.
PV Insider LATAM 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarFor the first time in Latin America, PV Insider LATAM brings together the major players in the decision making of the PV industry.
ISES Solar World Congress 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarThe ISES Solar World Congress through its broad scientific program, keynote lectures, plenary sessions and numerous side meetings and events will highlight the advances that are accelerating progress towards a renewable energy future. The conference will focus on solar energy technologies and aims to explore the hybridization of different renewable energy sources worldwide. The event also includes a large trade show with international companies working in the field of solar energy.
SolarTech Expo Argentina 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarThis important event will bring together senior executives from the solar industry, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, installers, lawyers and consultants specializing in renewable energy representing the Argentine and international solar thermal, PV, CSP and BIPV industries.
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Solar Argentina 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarSolar Argentina 2013 will bring together leading experts, professionals and companies who will show and discuss the latest developments in solar energy photovoltaic, solar thermal and concentrating solar.
Expo Solar Chile 2013 ACESOL
POSTED IN Events CalendarSolar Expo 2013 Chile ACESOL covers the rise of Solar Energy at all levels, including construction, agriculture, tourism, education, mining and industry.
CPV International 2013: Spotlight on emerging markets
06 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
CPV International 2013 takes place on 21-22 March at the AC Feria Hotel in Madrid and over 150 of the most influential figures, innovators and hands-on experts have now confirmed to attend. The event will bring together leading CPV stakeholders and experts to develop strategies for commercialisation and geographical expansion, particularly into the Middle East and Latin America.
Solar World Congress Deadline for Abstracts Now 15 March
04 March 2013POSTED IN Business News
The deadline to submit abstract for the ISES Solar World Congress has been extended to 15 March 2013. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate, submit your abstract and join us for the Solar World Congress 2013 which will be taking place on 3-7 November 2013 in Cancun, Mexico.
VDE Partners with Fraunhofer ISE
26 February 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global certification body VDE today announced the establishment of a US-based wholly owned subsidiary, VDE Americas, and the introduction of a set of premium tailored products for the testing and certification of complete large scale PV systems with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), an applied research institute for solar energy.
The new quality mark, VDE Quality Tested for PV Power Plants, verifies the complete certification of solar photovoltaic power plants, including quality, performance and safety of the PV system.
Argentina to Expand Solar 35-Fold
18 February 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Argentina plans to expand solar capacity as much as 35-fold through its first government incentives for individual projects, Bloomberg reports.
