‘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.
ATOME has given notice to terminate its 145 MW power purchase agreement with Paraguay’s state-owned utility ANDE, effective at the end of 2026, after the parties failed to agree on a standstill arrangement. The move follows a treaty dispute over the withdrawal of long-term, fixed-price power guarantees. ATOME says it remains in discussions with the […]
CDB has launched a US$550,000 SheTrades Caribbean facility to help women-led clean-energy businesses commercialize technologies across eight countries. The 2026–2028 programme includes business support and a competitive US$100,000 R&D grant, with applications expected in the first quarter of 2027. Source: CDB
Costa Rica’s ICE is advancing seven solar plants in Puntarenas totaling about 170 MW and US$200 million of investment. Six are privately developed, while ICE’s Las Delicias project accounts for 80 MW; all are targeted for 2028. Source: Grupo ICE
