Barbados is moving forward with its national energy policy and resiliency plan, with an RFP for up to 60 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) set to be issued by the end of the month, according to Energy Minister Lisa Cummins. The projects will be built, owned, and operated by private developers, alongside plans […]
Jamaica’s government has launched the process to find a new national power grid operator ahead of the 2027 expiration of Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) license. The energy ministry is seeking consultants to design the transition framework, assess ownership transfer options, and make the sector attractive to investors. The IDB-financed consultancy will support the government’s plan […]
OpenAI has signed a letter of intent to participate in the Stargate Argentina AI data centre project in Patagonia, a joint venture with Sur Energy announced by President Javier Milei’s government with a projected investment of US$25 billion. OpenAI will not contribute funds upfront and will act as the main buyer of computing capacity only […]