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Rio Grande do Sul shortlists 12 companies, commits US$18.7 million to Green Hydrogen Supply Chain
August 28, 2025
The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has shortlisted 12 companies in the third round of its Green Hydrogen Production Chain Development Programme, selecting them from 16 proposals. The state will provide subsidies of up to about US$5.5 million per project, totaling roughly US$18.7 million, to strengthen its green hydrogen supply chain. Source: Renewables […]
CIP files US$1.3 billion EIS for Llanura Solar hybrid project in Chile’s Antofagasta region
August 28, 2025
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has filed an environmental impact study for its US$1.3 billion Llanura Solar hybrid project in northern Chile. The 2,064-hectare complex in Antofagasta will combine a 1,004-MWp solar farm, 152-MW wind farm, and a 3,831-MWh battery system. Pending approvals, construction is expected to start in June 2028. Source: Renewables Now
Engie secures US$600 million IFC loan to drive renewable energy expansion and decarbonization in Peru
August 28, 2025
Engie SA has secured up to US$600 million in financing from the IFC to support renewable energy expansion and decarbonization efforts in Peru. The first US$120 million will come from a green, sustainability-linked loan tied to targets for renewables growth, climate adaptation, and gender diversity in management. The funds will also support the Intipampa solar […]
Genneia begins operations at 180 MW Anchoris solar farm in Argentina
August 28, 2025
Genneia has launched commercial operations at its 180 MW Anchoris solar farm in Mendoza, Argentina, built with a US$160 million investment and expected to generate 497 GWh annually for large industrial users. The project boosts Genneia’s solar capacity in the Cuyo region to 490 MW, with plans to reach nearly 800 MW by 2026. Source: […]
Opdenergy secures environmental approval for US$240 million solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Atacama region
August 28, 2025
Opdenergy has received environmental approval for its US$240 million Don Carlos solar-plus-storage project in Chile’s Atacama region. The 235-MWdc solar farm is paired with a 64-MW/320-MWh battery system and will generate about 530 GWh annually. Construction is slated to begin in February 2026, with the facility connecting to the national grid via a new substation […]
Guyana installs 4.8 MW of residential photovoltaic systems to expand renewable energy access
July 31, 2025
Guyana’s solar home photovoltaic system project has added 4.8 MW of installed capacity since its launch in July 2023. The initiative aims to expand access to renewable energy in inland and coastal communities not connected to the electricity grid. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Saint Lucia Electricity Services plans 10 MW solar project with battery energy storage
July 31, 2025
Saint Lucia Electricity Services (LUCELEC) plans to tender a 10 MW solar project with battery energy storage later this year. The project, which will be the island’s second industrial-scale solar initiative, includes 10 MW of solar power and an energy storage system with 13 MW capacity using two-hour lithium-ion batteries. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama announces exclusive solar photovoltaic tender for 2026 as part of new electricity sector schedule
July 31, 2025
Panama’s National Energy Secretariat has introduced the first Annual Electricity Sector Tender Schedule, which outlines five bidding processes from 2025 to 2028. This includes a dedicated solar photovoltaic tender scheduled for 2026. The plan includes 1,420 MW of energy and 1,335 MW of new installed capacity, aiming for a balanced distribution of generation technologies. The […]
Cuba connects two solar parks, adding 43.6 MW to national electricity system
July 31, 2025
Cuba has connected two more solar parks to its National Electricity System (SEN), totaling 43.6 MW. The Calabazar de Sagua solar farm, with 21.8 MW, is located in Villa Clara, while the Santiago Rojas Salinas park, also with 21.8 MW, is situated in Baraguá, Ciego de Ávila. These additions are part of Cuba’s plan to […]