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Cuba tests first 50 MW battery storage system
March 19, 2026
Cuba has begun load testing its first 50 MW battery energy storage system at the Cotorro substation in Havana, part of a broader 200 MW program to stabilize the national grid. The systems are designed to reduce blackouts and support the integration of solar energy by storing excess power and releasing it during peak demand. […]
Emcali launches 800 kWp Aguablanca solar plant to expand distributed generation in Cali
March 19, 2026
Emcali has launched the 800 kWp Aguablanca Solar Plant in Cali, its first distributed generation project, featuring over 1,300 solar panels with tracking technology to optimize energy production. The facility supplies electricity directly to the local grid. The plant generates enough power to serve around 775 homes or a major local hospital. Source: PV Magazine […]
Elecaustro advances 0.5 MW solar project in Ecuador to power Huascachaca operations
March 19, 2026
Elecaustro is set to begin operations of a 0.5 MW solar plant in Huascachaca, Ecuador, in June, designed to fully supply the electricity needs of its wind farm complex for self-consumption. The project, now nearing completion, supports the company’s decarbonization strategy and is expected to significantly reduce fuel use. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
SkyOnline secures renewable energy deal with YPF Luz to power Buenos Aires data centers
March 19, 2026
SkyOnline has signed a renewable energy agreement with YPF Luz to supply around 7,200 MWh annually, covering approximately 85% of its Buenos Aires data center energy needs over three years. The power will come from wind and solar projects in Córdoba and Mendoza. Source: Data Center Dynamics
Grenada launches national battery storage project
March 19, 2026
Grenada has launched early market engagement for a national battery energy storage project at Maurice Bishop International Airport, with a planned capacity of 10.6 MW / 21.2 MWh. The project will be developed in phases, supported by the Caribbean Development Bank and The World Bank, with initial procurement expected in 2026. Source: ESS News
D’E Capital secures approval for 50 MW battery storage project in Chile to boost grid flexibility
March 19, 2026
D’E Capital’s 50 MW / 200 MWh Catemito battery energy storage project in San Bernardo, Chile, has received environmental approval, with a US$33 million investment aimed at improving grid flexibility and stability. The standalone system will support peak demand, provide ancillary services, and help integrate renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Construction is expected […]
IDB Invest backs Paraguay’s first green hydrogen fertilizer project with US$420 million financing package
March 19, 2026
IDB Invest has structured a US$420 million debt financing package to support Project Villeta, Paraguay’s first green hydrogen-based fertilizer plant, with total investment reaching approximately US$650 million. The project will use Paraguay’s renewable hydroelectric power to produce and export fertilizers, strengthening regional agricultural supply chains and positioning the country as a leader in green hydrogen. […]
HIF Global advances US$5.3 billion e-fuels project in Uruguay with environmental submission
March 19, 2026
HIF Global has advanced its US$5.3 billion e-fuels project in Paysandú, Uruguay, by submitting its environmental impact study as part of the approval process. HIF plans to produce up to 876,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually while recycling significant CO₂ emissions. The project is expected to generate around 1,400 construction jobs and 300 operational roles, with […]
Equinix partners with Auren Energia on wind projects in Brazil
March 19, 2026
Equinix has partnered with Auren Energia to develop two wind energy projects in Brazil that will begin supplying renewable power to its operations from 2026 under a long-term PPA. Source: The Tech Capital