The projects, one in Tacna and one in Moqueua, are beingdeveloped by Spanish companies Gestamp Solar and Solarpack.

They are set to start operating at the end of the year, saysYingli.

Latin America has a number of emerging markets, which Chinesepanel-makers are hoping to tap in response to slowing growth inmore established regions like Europe.

Yinglihas opened offices in Mexico, Chile and Brazil, and is sponsoringthe 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in a bid to boost its sales.

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