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Qair advances 565 MW Grand Réseau data-center project at Pecém
September 11, 2026
Qair Brasil is advancing the Grand Réseau data-center project in the Pecém Export Processing Zone in Ceará. The project is planned in two phases, with 150 MW in the first phase and a potential total capacity of 565 MW, with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Source: Gaztalitoanea
Patagonia data-center projects advance in Argentina
September 11, 2026
Pampa Energía is exploring a potential data-center project beside its Loma de la Lata power plant in Neuquén, targeting initial agreements by the end of 2026 and a 20–40 MW pilot before a possible expansion to 500 MW. Separately, Pampa has agreed to supply 30 MW for the first phase of a technology park under […]
ETED qualifies 39 companies for Dominican Republic battery-storage call
September 11, 2026
Dominican transmission utility ETED has qualified 39 companies in its call for battery energy-storage proposals. The process advances ETED’s private-investment program for up to 600 MW / 1,200 MWh of BESS connected to the national grid. Source: BNAmericas
Peru proposes green hydrogen and distributed energy pilots with Japan
September 11, 2026
Peru has proposed a three-year cooperation plan with Japan focused on developing green hydrogen and distributed energy pilot projects. The initiative includes nine proposed actions covering technical and commercial cooperation, with Peru seeking Japanese investment and expertise to advance clean energy and electricity infrastructure. The energy ministry also held discussions with Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & […]
Mexico conditionally approves 35 MW green hydrogen project
September 11, 2026
Mexico’s environment ministry has conditionally approved a green hydrogen project in Guanajuato with a 35 MW electrolyzer capacity. Developed by Delicias Solar, the project is expected to produce around 3,205 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, supported by a 42 MW solar plant and battery storage, although construction remains subject to additional regulatory and social-impact requirements. […]
Brazil proposes first grid-scale battery storage concession in April 2027 transmission auction
September 11, 2026
Brazil’s electricity regulator ANEEL has proposed including the country’s first grid-scale battery storage project in its April 2027 transmission auction. The 18-year concession would involve a battery system in Acre, allowing storage to be contracted as a regulated transmission asset and establishing a new framework for using batteries to improve grid reliability. Source: Rio Times […]
Puerto Rico goes live with grid connection for 80 MW solar and 110 MW storage project
September 11, 2026
LUMA and AES Puerto Rico have announced the energization of a new 115 kV transmission line connecting the Jobos Solar and Jobos BESS projects to Puerto Rico’s electric grid. Testing will now begin ahead of planned commercial operations in Q4 2026, with the projects set to add 80 MW of solar generation and 110 MW […]
Brazil Senate approves data center incentives tied to renewable energy use
September 11, 2026
Brazil’s Senate has approved Bill 278/2026, creating a special tax regime for data centers that ties incentives to meeting electricity demand through renewable or low-emission sources. The measure, now awaiting presidential approval, could boost demand for solar and wind power while supporting self-generation, PPAs and energy storage linked to data center expansion. Source: PV Magazine […]
AES Andes begins testing 340 MW / 1,360 MWh Cristales BESS in Chile
September 11, 2026
AES Andes has begun testing the 340 MW / 1,360 MWh Cristales battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The project’s current configuration includes approximately 288 MW of solar capacity and 340 MW of storage, representing a significant change from the larger solar and storage configuration originally proposed and approved in 2024. Source: […]