When will a 75 MW solar project start in Uruguay?

Uruguay’s National Administration of Electric Power Plants and Transmissions (UTE) has kicked off a tender for a 75 MW solar project in Cerro Largo, with operations set to begin between March and June 2028. The bidding process will close in January 2026. From pv magazine LatAm

Does Uruguay have a solar park?

UTE is also building its first 32 MW solar park. At the end of 2023, Uruguay had approximately 297 MW of installed PV capacity, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

How much PV capacity does Uruguay have in 2023?

At the end of 2023, Uruguay had approximately 297 MW of installed PV capacity, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused. If you want to cooperate with us and would like to reuse some of our content, please contact: [email protected].

Where are Ute solar plants located?

The plants will be split between two sites, with 25% located on UTE land in San José and the remaining 75% in northern Uruguay. UTE is also building its first 32 MW solar park. At the end of 2023, Uruguay had approximately 297 MW of installed PV capacity, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Will Ute build a 75 MW solar park near Cerro Largo?

From pv magazine LatAm Uruguayan power utility UTE has launched a tender for a 75 MW solar park. The Melo solar project will be built near the city of Melo, Cerro Largo department.

Where will Melo solar project be built?

The Melo solar project will be built near the city of Melo, Cerro Largo department. According to the Environmental Feasibility of Location document presented to the Observatory, “the plant will consist of approximately 138,000 panels with a unit power of between 650 W and 750 W.”