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Chile’s Gasvalpo achieves 10% green hydrogen blend in residential gas networks
April 16, 2026
Gasvalpo has successfully injected a 10% blend of green hydrogen into natural gas networks supplying about 4,600 homes in Chile’s Coquimbo region, marking one of the first residential hydrogen blending projects in South America. The initiative has gradually increased from 3.5% to 10% and aims to reach 15% by 2026 and up to 20% long […]
Uruguay reviews potential relocation of HIF global green hydrogen project
April 16, 2026
Uruguay is reviewing the location of HIF Global’s large green hydrogen and e-fuels project in Paysandú, including the possibility of relocating it within the department, after objections from Argentina over environmental and visual impacts near the Uruguay River. Talks between Uruguay and Argentina are ongoing, while local officials evaluate alternative industrial sites with better logistics. […]
Colombia establishes regulatory framework to integrate energy storage into power system
April 16, 2026
Colombia has issued Decree 0393, establishing a regulatory framework to integrate energy storage systems (ESS) into both its main power grid and off-grid zones, enabling their participation in electricity markets and defining how they will be compensated. Implementation details will be developed by the national regulator CREG, with the goal of supporting renewable energy growth, […]
Ecopetrol launches 50 MW Quifa solar farm to power oil operations and cut emissions
April 16, 2026
Ecopetrol has begun generating electricity from its 50.1-MW Quifa solar farm in Colombia’s Meta department, a joint project with Frontera Energy designed to power its nearby oil fields and improve energy self-sufficiency. The facility, which uses over 81,800 panels, is expected to produce about 76.1 GWh annually and cut more than 11,500 tonnes of CO₂ […]
AES Andes expands Chile solar-plus-storage hub with launch of Andes Solar III
April 16, 2026
AES Andes has launched Andes Solar III in Chile’s Antofagasta region, a 171 MW solar plant paired with a 171 MW battery storage system, expanding its Andes Solar hub built over nearly a decade with more than US$1.3 billion in investment. The hub now totals 692 MW of solar and 510 MW of storage, making […]
Prodiel to engineer Uruguay’s largest solar project with 100 MWp Melo solar park
April 2, 2026
Prodiel has been selected to develop engineering for the 100 MWp Melo Solar Park in Uruguay, a project led by Teyma and UTE. Once operational, it is expected to become the country’s largest solar facility. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Ecoener secures 200 MW solar and 120 MWh storage in Guatemala’s largest power auction
April 2, 2026
Ecoener has secured 15-year contracts to develop 200 MW of solar capacity and 30 MW/120 MWh of battery storage in Guatemala’s largest electricity auction. The projects, set to begin operations in 2028, will be the country’s first solar plants to integrate energy storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Chile and Europe advance green hydrogen pilot project in Antarctica
April 2, 2026
Chile and European partners are advancing a pilot project to develop green hydrogen and hybrid renewable energy systems in Antarctica, led by GIZ and co-financed by the EU and Germany. The initiative aims to test resilient energy solutions in extreme conditions and strengthen international cooperation on sustainable energy technologies. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru grants easement for 94 MW Wayra solar project, advancing first large-scale hybrid complex
April 2, 2026
Peru has granted a permanent land easement for the 94.22 MW Wayra Solar project in Ica, supporting its development as part of the country’s first large-scale hybrid wind and solar complex. The project will contribute to a combined capacity of over 400 MW and is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 230,000 homes […]