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Paraguay launches international tender for 140 MW Loma Plata solar project under new renewable energy law
May 28, 2026
Paraguay’s National Electricity Administration (ANDE) has launched an international tender process for the planned 140 MW Loma Plata photovoltaic solar plant, following the country’s new renewable energy law that enables long-term clean energy procurement and storage-integrated projects. The project will include full development, construction, and operation, along with a 220 kV grid connection to the […]
Colombia awards 1,546.9 MW of solar capacity in 2029–2030 firm energy auction alongside broader generation mix
May 28, 2026
Colombia’s Firm Energy Obligations auction awarded 4,069.7 MW of new capacity for delivery between 2029 and 2030, including 1,546.9 MW of solar power across 29 projects. The results also allocated wind, hydro, and thermal capacity, with solar projects developed by multiple major players such as Enel Colombia, Celsia, AES, and ERCO Generación. Source: PV Magazine […]
EGE Haina inaugurates Dominican Republic’s first large-scale hybrid renewable project with solar, wind and storage plants
May 28, 2026
EGE Haina has inaugurated the Esperanza Renovable hybrid complex in the Dominican Republic, combining 150 MW of solar and 49.5 MW of wind capacity. The project, representing an investment of about US$246.5 million, is expected to generate roughly 485,000 MWh annually and is the country’s first large-scale hybrid renewable facility connected to storage plants. Source: […]
Chile launches first Fresnel solar steam pilot plant to advance industrial renewable heat
May 28, 2026
Chile has inaugurated its first Fresnel solar steam pilot plant at Laguna Carén Park in Santiago to test concentrated solar heat for industrial applications. Developed by Fraunhofer Chile with the University of Chile and funded by the German government, the project aims to generate technical data to support scaling renewable heat in sectors like mining, […]
Brazil moves ahead with first battery storage auction to address grid constraints
May 28, 2026
Brazil is moving forward with its first battery energy storage auction after more than a year of delays, with the government expected to publish the enabling decree in the coming days. The auction is designed to help address growing grid constraints, including significant curtailment of wind and solar power and rising system stress in 2025. […]
Argentina’s largest solar plant launched by YPF Luz
May 28, 2026
YPF Luz has inaugurated the 305 MW El Quemado solar farm in Mendoza province, Argentina, a US$220 million project which is now the country’s largest solar facility by installed capacity. It is also the first renewable energy project in Argentina developed under the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), with part of its output secured through […]
Omnia signs US$2 billion energy agreement with Casa dos Ventos for Brazil data center
May 28, 2026
Omnia, the data center platform of Brazil’s Patria Investments has signed a US$2 billion, 20-year energy supply agreement with renewable ‌generator Casa dos Ventos to power a data center it is building for TikTok-owner ByteDance. Source: Reuters
Colombia approves first major geothermal exploration project at Nereidas
May 28, 2026
The Colombian government has started the exploration phase for the Nereidas geothermal project in Caldas, marking the country’s first major geothermal exploration initiative and signaling growing government support for the sector. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
EllaLink and Telesur advance Caribbean Gateway subsea cable plan to boost Suriname connectivity
May 14, 2026
EllaLink and Telesur have signed a letter of intent for Suriname to join the planned Caribbean Gateway submarine cable system, aiming to strengthen the country’s international digital connectivity. The project would provide a new high-capacity and more resilient subsea route linking Suriname to global data hubs, though technical details such as capacity and timelines have […]