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Spanish University brings solar power and connectivity to remote communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon
March 27, 2025
A research team from Spain’s University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) has helped install solar panels and communication networks in eight remote communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon, benefiting nearly 500 people. The project, funded by IEEE Sight-HTB, involved several universities and institutions and has improved access to education, healthcare, and sustainable energy. At the Wasakentsa health […]
EGE Haina secures US$100 million green loan
March 27, 2025
Bladex and Scotiabank have granted a US$100 million green loan to Dominican energy company EGE Haina to support renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Itaipu Binacional approves 1 MWp floating solar pilot project on Paraguayan reservoir
March 27, 2025
Itaipu Binacional has approved the installation of a 1 MWp experimental floating solar plant on the Paraguayan side of its reservoir. The plant is expected to generate between 1,800 and 2,000 MWh annually, powering the facility’s offices and supplying energy equivalent to about 650 homes. The project will serve as a feasibility study for potential […]
Belize to structure first energy sector PPP with IFC to develop 80 MW solar and storage plant
March 27, 2025
The IFC is partnering with the Government of Belize to structure and implement a public-private partnership (PPP) for a 50–80 MW solar photovoltaic plant, expected to be operational by 2027. The project also includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system, financed by the World Bank, to support renewable energy integration. This initiative represents Belize’s […]
Panama to launch long-term renewable energy tender covering 2029–2043
March 27, 2025
The Panamanian government has issued a resolution recommending a long-term renewable energy procurement process to stabilize electricity prices. The Electric Transmission Company (ETESA) has been instructed to submit public bidding documents to the National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) by October 31, 2025. The tender will cover a 15-year energy supply period from January 2029 […]
Engie Brasil acquires 612 MW in hydropower assets with US$510 million deal
March 27, 2025
Engie Brasil Energia has acquired two hydroelectric power plants in northern Brazil totaling 612 MW of capacity for approximately US$510 million. Source: Enerdata
Government of Piauí signs MoU for large-scale solar energy project
March 27, 2025
The Government of Piauí, Brazil, has signed an MoU with Coensa Planned Constructions Ltd. and Prosolar Solar Energy Generator Ltd. to launch a large-scale solar energy project in the state. The initiative is expected to potentially attract over USD$1 billion in private investments and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs during construction, operation, and […]
ENERGO-PRO acquires 350 MW Baixo Iguaçu hydropower plant
March 27, 2025
Czech energy company ENERGO-PRO has signed an agreement to acquire the 350 MW Baixo Iguaçu hydropower plant in Brazil for over US$269.5 million, marking the largest Czech investment in Latin America. Once regulatory approvals are complete, Baixo Iguaçu will become ENERGO-PRO’s largest energy asset, boosting its total installed capacity to 1,850 MW. Source: Renewables Now
IDB Invest and Massy Group launch US$150 million financing initiative to boost trade and food security in the Caribbean
March 27, 2025
IDB Invest and Massy Group have formed a strategic partnership to provide up to US$150 million in regional financing to support trade, food security, and sustainable growth in the Caribbean. The package includes a US$90 million long-term loan for capital upgrades and expansion, and a US$60 million trade finance program to bolster intraregional trade and […]