‘Significant potential’ in Latin America for pumped hydro energy storage
Pumped hydro energy storage (PHS) holds significant potential for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) due to the region’s vast hydroelectric infrastructure, according to a new IDB study.
Suriname’s EBS has opened an international tender for the design, supply and installation of solar PV-BESS mini-grids and water infrastructure across 26 communities in southern Suriname, Matawai areas and the Upper Suriname River region. Bids are due October 30, 2026. Source: NVEBS
Jamaica’s National Solid Waste Management Authority has commissioned the solar-powered George’s Plain temporary waste holding facility in Westmoreland, built at a cost of more than US$180,000. The facility is designed to improve collection efficiency by reducing garbage-truck trips to the Retirement disposal site in St. James. Source: JIS.gov
Export Barbados BIDC and the Ministry of Agriculture are preparing a new government packhouse to begin operations by October, with around 20 growers expected to supply seven produce categories for export markets. Selected growers will also receive cold-chain support through the program. Source: Fresh Plaza
