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Cuba adds 65.6 MW with three new solar parks as part of 2025 renewable energy plan
June 13, 2025
Cuba has inaugurated three new solar parks—Hoyo Colorado, Mal Tiempo, and La Carolina—each with 21.87 MW of installed capacity, adding a total of 65.6 MW to the national grid. These are part of a broader 2025 plan to build 55 solar parks, 12 of which are now operational, contributing 261.6 MW to the National Electricity […]
Chile to propose 2025 bill to advance coal phase-out target to 2035
June 13, 2025
Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced plans to introduce a bill in the second half of 2025 to accelerate the country’s coal phase-out, aiming to move the target from 2040 to 2035 or earlier. Source: Renewables Now
Newave Energia inaugurates 435.8 MWp Arinos Solar Park in Minas Gerais
June 13, 2025
Newave Energia has inaugurated the 435.8 MWp Arinos Solar Park in Minas Gerais, Brazil, with a total investment of US$252.5 million. Backed by investors Gerdau SA and XP, the project will generate 300 direct jobs and strengthen Minas Gerais’ position as Brazil’s leading solar energy producer. Source: Renewables Now
Enel inaugurates US$325 million Pedra Pintada wind complex in Bahia
June 13, 2025
Enel Green Power Brazil has inaugurated the 194 MW Pedra Pintada wind complex in Bahia, featuring 43 turbines and a US$325 million investment. The facility is expected to generate over 894 GWh annually, powering around 435,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
El Salvador advances 25 MW Chinameca geothermal project with World Bank-backed loan
June 13, 2025
El Salvador has secured a sovereign guarantee for a World Bank loan to finance a 25 MW geothermal power plant in Chinameca, led by state utility CEL. The project, located on the Chinameca Volcano in San Miguel, includes drilling wells, building a steam collection system, and connecting the plant to the national grid. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
INGEMMET confirms volcanic-origin geothermal system at Tutupaca site in Southern Peru
June 13, 2025
Peru’s Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Institute (INGEMMET) has confirmed the presence of a volcanic-origin geothermal system at the Tutupaca site in Tacna’s Candarave district. Source: Piensa Geotermia
Netherlands commits US$169 million to modernize energy infrastructure in Dutch Caribbean Islands
May 29, 2025
The Netherlands has committed US$169 million to support the energy transition on the Caribbean islands of Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint-Maarten, focusing on modernizing energy infrastructure rather than subsidizing already-viable renewables. Source: Dutch News
Argentina advances 500 MW energy storage tender with US$500 million AlmaGBA initiative
May 29, 2025
Argentina’s Wholesale Electricity Market Administrator (CAMMESA) has published the contract template for the “AlmaGBA Storage” tender, which aims to add up to 500 MW of battery energy storage systems in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA). The national and international bidding process, launched by the Energy Secretariat, anticipates a US$500 million investment with project completion […]
Guyana invests US$4.2 million to expand off-grid solar access in 21 Amerindian villages
May 29, 2025
Guyana has approved a US$4.2 million investment to upgrade solar systems in 21 Amerindian villages across five administrative regions, aiming to expand off-grid renewable energy access. The initiative is expected to benefit around 12,700 residents. Source: PV Magazine LATAM