Construction has officially begun on the 67.35 MW El Hato photovoltaic plant in Ciudad Darío, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The project is a collaboration between Nicaragua’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Chinese state-owned company China Communications Country Limited (CCCC), involving an estimated investment of US$80 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The Guyana Energy Agency has launched a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems with battery energy storage for public buildings across four regions. Covering 18 sites, including schools, health centers, and municipal offices, the systems will range from 3.3 kW to 5 kW with battery capacities between 19.2 kWh and […]
A research team from Spain’s University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) has helped install solar panels and communication networks in eight remote communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon, benefiting nearly 500 people. The project, funded by IEEE Sight-HTB, involved several universities and institutions and has improved access to education, healthcare, and sustainable energy. At the Wasakentsa health […]
Bladex and Scotiabank have granted a US$100 million green loan to Dominican energy company EGE Haina to support renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Itaipu Binacional has approved the installation of a 1 MWp experimental floating solar plant on the Paraguayan side of its reservoir. The plant is expected to generate between 1,800 and 2,000 MWh annually, powering the facility’s offices and supplying energy equivalent to about 650 homes. The project will serve as a feasibility study for potential […]
The IFC is partnering with the Government of Belize to structure and implement a public-private partnership (PPP) for a 50–80 MW solar photovoltaic plant, expected to be operational by 2027. The project also includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system, financed by the World Bank, to support renewable energy integration. This initiative represents Belize’s […]
The Panamanian government has issued a resolution recommending a long-term renewable energy procurement process to stabilize electricity prices. The Electric Transmission Company (ETESA) has been instructed to submit public bidding documents to the National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) by October 31, 2025. The tender will cover a 15-year energy supply period from January 2029 […]
Engie Brasil Energia has acquired two hydroelectric power plants in northern Brazil totaling 612 MW of capacity for approximately US$510 million. Source: Enerdata
The Government of Piauí, Brazil, has signed an MoU with Coensa Planned Constructions Ltd. and Prosolar Solar Energy Generator Ltd. to launch a large-scale solar energy project in the state. The initiative is expected to potentially attract over USD$1 billion in private investments and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction, operation, and […]