Grenlec seeks consultants for solar-plus-storage project at Grenada’s international airport

April 10, 2025

Grenada Electricity Services (Grenlec) is seeking consultants to support the development of a solar-plus-storage project at Maurice Bishop International Airport, featuring a 15.1 MW solar farm and a 10.6 MW / 21.2 MWh battery energy storage system. The World Bank and Caribbean Development Bank will co-finance the project. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Grupo Enhol to build Peru’s largest solar plant with 385 MW capacity in Arequipa

April 10, 2025

Spanish renewable energy firm Grupo Enhol is constructing the 385 MW Illa solar plant in Arequipa, Peru, The plant, upon its expected completion in 2026, will be the country’s largest solar facility. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Atlas and Colbún sign 15-Year PPA for 230 MW/920 MWh battery storage project in Chile

April 10, 2025

Atlas Renewable Energy and Chilean utility Colbún have signed a 15-year PPA for a 230 MW/920 MWh stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) to be built in Antofagasta. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Metlen seeks environmental approval for 300 MW solar and 1,236 MWh storage project in Chile

April 10, 2025

Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals has submitted its 300 MW Los Boldos solar and 252 MW/1,236 MWh battery storage project for environmental approval in Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Sudene approves US$18.9 million loan for 181.1 MW solar projects in Northeast Brazil

April 10, 2025

Brazil’s development agency Sudene has approved an US$18.9 million loan from its Northeast Development Fund for four EDP Renováveis solar projects totaling 181.1 MW in Rio Grande do Norte. Source: Renewables Now

Grenada secures US$12.6 million from UK to advance geothermal energy development

April 10, 2025

Grenada will receive approximately US$12.6 million from the UK Government, through a partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), to support expanded geothermal exploration drilling near Mount Saint Catherine. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

World Bank approves US$150 million to expand geothermal energy in El Salvador

April 10, 2025

The World Bank has approved a US$150 million investment to boost geothermal energy in El Salvador, funding the drilling of wells and the construction of a 25-MW geothermal power plant in Chinameca. Implemented by state-owned LAGEO, the project also includes social and environmental initiatives to support local communities, create green jobs, and promote the direct […]

CNI of Brasil Co-Hosts H2LAC Day 2: Demand-Side in Focus

April 9, 2025

We are excited to announce that the National Confederation of Industry of Brasil (CNI) will co-host day two – Demand-Side Day – of the 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean (H2LAC 2025), the region’s leading hydrogen event. CNI brings leadership, insight, and a broad spectrum of industrial members to a program designed […]