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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: […]
Cuba inaugurates 21.875 MWp El Algarrobo solar park in Guantánamo
September 11, 2026
Cuba has inaugurated the 21.875 MWp El Algarrobo solar park in Guantánamo, a US$58 million project that will supply electricity to the province and support the country’s goal of installing around 2 GW of solar capacity by 2028. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Dominican Republic invests US$1.08 million in rural solar microgrids and storage
August 27, 2026
The Dominican Republic has invested approximately US$1.08 million in two solar microgrid and battery storage projects that have brought electricity to 111 homes and two schools across eight rural communities in Elías Piña. The government is also planning additional rural electrification projects in the province in 2026, including new solar systems and grid extensions. Source: […]