Planeta Rica powers up, generating clean energy for Colombia

MPC Energy Solutions and Akuo Energy, in a 50-50 joint venture, have linked their 26.7 MW PV plant, Planeta Rica, to the grid. The facility, constructed by Mota-Egil and funded by Bancolombia, operates under a 15-year PPA with Celsia, targeting an annual revenue of approximately USD 1.6 million by 2024. Expected to generate 48 GWh…

Solar Steel signs 37 MW tracker deal

Solar Steel secures a 37 MW tracker supply contract in Colombia. TracSmart+ 1V trackers, in single-row and dual-row configurations, will power three 12.6 MW projects in Córdoba’s Caribbean region. The initiative fosters clean energy adoption in Colombia and bolsters the Latin American energy transition.