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Jacobs awarded US$137 million contract to oversee U.S. Virgin Islands infrastructure rebuild
April 25, 2025
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 approves grid connection for 75 MW Tierra del Sol Solar Project
April 25, 2025
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 launches construction of 40 solar-powered EV charging stations
April 25, 2025
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 approves 200 MW La Orquídea solar park
April 25, 2025
Colombia’s National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) has granted environmental certification for the 200 MW La Orquídea Photovoltaic Park. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Longi and OCADE partner to advance solar panel recycling in Colombia
April 25, 2025
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
360Energy launches second battery plant at Cañada Honda solar park in Argentina
April 25, 2025
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
SEL installs Central America’s largest curved roof solar system in Honduras
April 25, 2025
Costa Rican company SEL has completed a 2.46 MW self-consumption photovoltaic installation in an industrial park in Villanueva, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The system, described as the largest of its kind on curved roofs in Central America, spans 27 self-supporting, crimped metal roofs and supports operations for various industries in the park. Source: PV Magazine […]
Brazil proposes power sector reform with expanded social tariffs and market access
April 25, 2025
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has introduced a legislative proposal to reform the electricity sector, focusing on fairer tariffs, expanded consumer choice, and cost rebalancing. A key feature includes a new Social Tariff that would eliminate electricity bills for around 4.5 million low-income families using up to 80 kWh monthly, benefiting up to 17 […]
MPC Capital sells stake in Jamaica’s largest solar plant to InterEnergy Group
April 25, 2025
MPC Capital has completed the sale of its 34.4% stake in Paradise Park, Jamaica’s largest solar photovoltaic plant (51 MWp), to InterEnergy Group for $5.9 million. Developed in partnership with Neoen and financed by European development banks, Paradise Park is one of the Caribbean’s most significant renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM