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Engie Brasil launches full operations at 753 MW Assu Sol solar complex in Rio Grande do Norte
March 5, 2026
Engie Brasil Energia SA has begun full operation of the 753 MWac/895 MWp Assu Sol solar complex in Rio Grande do Norte, following an investment of around US$640 million. The plant, featuring over 1.5 million PV modules, will generate enough clean electricity to supply a city of roughly 850,000 people, adding to Engie Brasil’s 12.5 […]
Sonnedix submits updated EIS for 150 MWp Tres Cruces solar project with battery storage in Atacama
March 5, 2026
Sonnedix has submitted a new environmental impact statement for its 150 MWp Tres Cruces solar project in Chile’s Atacama region. The redesigned project features more powerful panels, a smaller footprint of 249.5 hectares, and a 150 MW/750 MWh lithium iron phosphate battery storage system, replacing the earlier 2021-approved design. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Energia Chile Secures Approval for 171.6 MW El Rosal Wind Project in Biobio
March 5, 2026
Engie Energia Chile has received environmental approval for its 171.6 MW El Rosal wind project in the Biobio region. The farm, featuring 26 turbines of 6.6 MW each and a battery storage system, is expected to generate around 405 GWh annually and will connect to Engie’s existing substation, with an estimated investment of US$230 million. […]
Argentina launches 700 MW national battery storage tender under AlmaSADI program
March 5, 2026
Argentina’s energy secretariat has launched the AlmaSADI programme, an international tender seeking 700 MW of new battery storage capacity across the national grid. Projects must provide at least four hours of continuous power, with individual plants ranging from 10 MW to 150 MW, and will be allocated to regions outside the Buenos Aires metro area […]
Omnia takes full control of Ceará data center project to host 300 MW TikTok facility
March 5, 2026
Omnia, the data center platform of Brazilian private equity firm Pátria Investimentos, has acquired full ownership of the CDV DC I S.A. project in Ceará by purchasing Casa dos Ventos’ stake. The site will house a 300 MW data center for TikTok, poised to become the largest single-client facility in Brazil. Source: The Tech Capital
Guanajuato advances first 12.5 MW geothermal plant in Laja-Bajío region
March 5, 2026
The state of Guanajuato revealed advancements on its first geothermal plant in the Laja-Bajío region, a 12.5 MW binary facility backed by an investment of approximately US$4.6 million by ENAL, a subsidiary of Grupo Carso. Once fully permitted, the project will make Guanajuato the sixth Mexican state generating geothermal power. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Microsoft opens two new data centers in São Paulo as part of US$2.7 billion AI and cloud investment in Brazil
February 19, 2026
Microsoft has launched two new data centers in São Paulo as part of its US$2.7 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Brazil. While details on the size and capacity of the facilities remain undisclosed, construction of additional units is underway. Source: DataCenterDynamics
Colombia and Chile form alliance to advance AI and supercomputing in Latin America
February 19, 2026
Colombia and Chile have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a strategic alliance in artificial intelligence and supercomputing, aiming to strengthen technological capabilities across Latin America. The collaboration includes shared use of research infrastructure, and development of AI tools adapted to the region’s social, cultural, and linguistic context. It also emphasizes the development of […]
Actis-backed Terranova launches first data center in Mexico
February 19, 2026
Terranova, backed by investment firm Actis, has launched its first data center in Mexico, beginning operations with 8.12 MW of capacity in Guanajuato and planning to scale up to 20 MW as demand grows for cloud, AI, and mission‑critical services. Source: BNAmericas