But as Mexico and Argentina gain the renewables limelight, Brazil has serious challenges to meet before regaining its historical leading position.

In inaugural tenders Mexico secured almost 5GW of both solar and wind, while Argentina is expected to surpass the 600MW of wind and 300MW of PV it set out to contract at the beginning of the year.

Brazil is trying to get back on track, after being derailed by political and economic turmoil that led to a change in government and a sharp decline in economic activity.

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