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Guyana installs 4.8 MW of residential photovoltaic systems to expand renewable energy access
July 31, 2025
Guyana’s solar home photovoltaic system project has added 4.8 MW of installed capacity since its launch in July 2023. The initiative aims to expand access to renewable energy in inland and coastal communities not connected to the electricity grid. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Saint Lucia Electricity Services plans 10 MW solar project with battery energy storage
July 31, 2025
Saint Lucia Electricity Services (LUCELEC) plans to tender a 10 MW solar project with battery energy storage later this year. The project, which will be the island’s second industrial-scale solar initiative, includes 10 MW of solar power and an energy storage system with 13 MW capacity using two-hour lithium-ion batteries. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama announces exclusive solar photovoltaic tender for 2026 as part of new electricity sector schedule
July 31, 2025
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has introduced the first Annual Electricity Sector Tender Schedule, which outlines five bidding processes from 2025 to 2028. This includes a dedicated solar photovoltaic tender scheduled for 2026. The plan includes 1,420 MW of energy and 1,335 MW of new installed capacity, aiming for a balanced distribution of generation technologies. The […]
Cuba connects two solar parks, adding 43.6 MW to national electricity system
July 31, 2025
Cuba has connected two more solar parks to its National Electricity System (SEN), totaling 43.6 MW. The Calabazar de Sagua solar farm, with 21.8 MW, is located in Villa Clara, while the Santiago Rojas Salinas park, also with 21.8 MW, is situated in Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila. These additions are part of Cuba’s plan to […]
111 green hydrogen projects underway in Brazil with US$82 billion in investments, requiring 90 GW of renewable capacity
July 31, 2025
According to the consulting firm CELA, there are 111 ongoing green hydrogen and its derivative projects across 15 states in Brazil, totaling investments of approximately US$82 billion. These projects, which include green hydrogen, ammonia, e-methanol, and green steel, will require around 90 GW of new renewable energy capacity for fuel production. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Paraguay presents national green hydrogen strategy at H2LAC
July 31, 2025
During the 5th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC) in São Paulo, Paraguay’s Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Mauricio Bejarano, presented the National Strategy for the Green Hydrogen Economy. The roadmap outlines Paraguay’s plans to position itself in the green hydrogen industry, with a goal of reaching 1 GW in electrolysis […]
New initiative aims to strengthen Caribbean energy resilience against extreme weather events
July 31, 2025
A new initiative aims to strengthen Caribbean energy resilience in the face of increasingly severe weather events. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) estimates that upgrading the Caribbean’s power systems could generate US$4.3 billion in benefits over the next 20 years by reducing recovery costs after extreme weather. To address the challenges of funding, technology, and […]
EIB approves loan of up to US$135 million for Atome PLC’s green fertilizer project in Villeta, Paraguay
July 31, 2025
EIB has approved a loan of up to US$135 million for Atome PLC’s green fertilizer project in Villeta, Paraguay. The 145 MW hydrogen-to-ammonia facility will produce 260,000 tonnes of green fertilizer annually using renewable power from the Itaipu dam. The project, which has secured a renewable power purchase agreement, is expected to begin operations in […]
Acciona Energía launches 162.6 MWp Cotoperí Solar Complex in La Romana, Dominican Republic
July 31, 2025
Acciona Energía has launched the 162.6-MWp Cotoperí Solar complex in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The facility, consisting of three solar farms, will generate 286 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power around 166,000 households. It is now the largest photovoltaic installation in Central America and the Caribbean. Source: Renewables Now