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Enel Green Power starts 254 MW Ituverava solar farm in Bahia, Brazil
January 9, 2026
Enel Green Power has begun construction on the 254 MW Ituverava solar farm in Bahia, Brazil, at a cost of US$400 million, with completion expected by the end of 2017. The project is backed by a 20-year PPA with Brazil’s CCEE and is part of EGP’s 553 MW of solar contracts won in Brazil’s August […]
Genneia brings 140 MW San Rafael Solar Farm online in Argentina’s Mendoza Province
January 9, 2026
Argentine power producer Genneia has brought 140 MW of its San Rafael solar farm online in Mendoza province, following a US$180 million investment that includes plans to expand the facility to 180 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Codelco secures US$600 million climate-linked loan to advance renewable power transition
January 9, 2026
Chile’s state-owned miner Codelco has secured a US$600 million climate-linked loan from HSBC and Banco Santander, guaranteed by the World Bank’s MIGA, to accelerate the decarbonization of its energy supply. The financing will support renewable-based power purchase agreements as Codelco targets 85% renewable electricity by 2026 and a fully renewable power mix by 2030. Source: […]
IFC backs Central Puerto with US$300 million for hydropower and battery storage in Argentina
January 9, 2026
The IFC has agreed a US$300 million financing package with Argentina’s Central Puerto to support investments in hydropower and battery storage, including the acquisition of a stake in the 1,440 MW Piedra del Aguila hydropower plant. The funding will also back a 150 MW BESS project in Greater Buenos Aires, supporting grid stability, renewable integration […]
Jinko Power submits EIS for US$500 million, 400 MW BESS project in Chile’s Atacama region
January 9, 2026
Chinese clean energy group Jinko Power has submitted an environmental impact statement for a 400 MW battery energy storage system in Chile’s Atacama region, with an estimated investment of about US$500 million. The BESS Amanecer project would deliver 2,734 MWh of lithium-ion storage and connect to Chile’s national grid via a new on-site 500 kV […]
Colombia launches nationwide call for low-emission hydrogen pilot projects
January 9, 2026
Colombia’s energy ministry has launched a nationwide call for pilot projects to test low-emission and renewable hydrogen across transport, industry, power generation and infrastructure. The program will evaluate performance, safety, efficiency and emissions reductions under real operating conditions, with eligible projects ranging from hydrogen-powered buses and heavy transport to industrial processes, off-grid power generation and […]
Brazil partners with Scala Data Centers to build sovereign AI infrastructure
December 18, 2025
Brazil has partnered with Scala Data Centers to build sovereign AI infrastructure, giving the company a leading role in developing hyperscale data center capacity powered by 100% renewable energy. The initiative aims to strengthen Brazil’s digital autonomy and support advanced computing needs, including artificial intelligence, by reserving significant power capacity and fostering local technological ecosystems. […]
KIO Data Centers expands Querétaro Hub with new QRO2 facility, bringing capacity to 19 MW
December 18, 2025
KIO Data Centers has inaugurated its new Querétaro 02 (QRO2) facility in Querétaro, Mexico, expanding its digital infrastructure hub alongside the existing QRO1 and bringing the combined capacity to nearly 19 MW. The new center’s increased capacity is designed to meet growing demand for cloud, AI and other digital services. KIO Data Centers
Omnia gets approval to control data center hosting TikTok in Brazil
December 18, 2025
Brazil’s antitrust authority Cade has approved Omnia’s acquisition of control over a major data center project in Pecém, Ceará, which is expected to host infrastructure for TikTok, giving the company full ownership of the venture previously developed with partners. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle, enabling Omnia to lead the project that aims to […]