Chile’s development agency Corfo has introduced a new subsidy program to promote green hydrogen use and supply chain development in the industrial region of Biobío. The initiative will fund up to 60% of project costs, capped at US$5 million per project. Aimed at sectors like steel, petrochemicals, and refining, selected projects must be completed within […]
The UK government has pledged approximately US$21.5 million to support Jamaica’s Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project, which includes the new Parnassus Irrigation System and Agro-Park in Clarendon. Funded through the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund and implemented by the Caribbean Development Bank, the initiative aims to enhance irrigation, infrastructure, and climate resilience. Source: Loop News
Mexico will introduce a new cruise passenger tax in 2025, aligning with Caribbean countries such as Barbados, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic in adopting similar measures. This initiative reflects a broader regional shift toward sustainable tourism, using tax revenue to support environmental protection, infrastructure upgrades, and cultural preservation. Source: Travel and Tour World
Jacobs has secured a US$137 million, three-year contract from the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority to manage the reconstruction of critical infrastructure across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. As part of the Rebuild USVI initiative, Jacobs will help restore hospitals, schools, roads, and utility systems damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The company […]
Guatemala’s National Electric Energy Commission (CNEE) has approved transmission access for the 75 MW Tierra del Sol photovoltaic project in Escuintla, set to begin operations by September 30, 2027. The project includes over 168,000 solar panels and 240 inverters, and will connect to the national grid via the Jaguar Energy Substation. Approved through public tender […]
Cuba has announced the construction of 40 photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle charging stations, starting in Havana, where most of the country’s nearly 50,000 electric vehicles are located. The project, led by state-owned Cimex, will roll out in four stages of 10 stations each. Each station will generate 600 kWh of solar energy daily and store 122 […]
Colombia’s National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted environmental certification for the 200 MW La Orquídea Photovoltaic Park. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Chinese solar panel manufacturer Longi has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Colombian WEEE specialist OCADE SAS to promote the recycling of photovoltaic modules in Colombia. Under the agreement, Longi will provide training to support OCADE in optimizing recycling processes, helping expand environmentally responsible disposal and management of decommissioned solar panels. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Argentine renewable energy company 360Energy has inaugurated its second battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Cañada Honda Solar Park in San Juan province. The new installation adds 4 MWh of storage, bringing the company’s total storage capacity at the site to 6 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM