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Grenergy launches renewable energy and battery storage auction in Chile
July 20, 2026
Grenergy has launched a reverse auction in Chile to contract 1.5 TWh of annual renewable electricity supply beginning in 2028, including 960 GWh of battery-stored power for nighttime delivery and 540 GWh of daytime solar generation. Source: ESS News
Engie awarded four power transmission projects in Peru
July 20, 2026
Engie has been awarded four power transmission projects in Peru under 30-year concessions, representing more than US$230 million in investment. The projects will add over 400 kilometers of transmission lines and new and expanded substations, strengthening grid reliability, supporting renewable energy integration and benefiting approximately 1.6 million people when operations begin in 2031. Source: EN […]
Polaris and CFE sign agreement for 249MW solar-plus-storage portfolio in Mexico
July 20, 2026
Polaris Renewable Energy has signed a 30-year agreement with Mexico’s CFE to develop three solar-plus-storage projects totaling about 249 MW of solar capacity and 192 MWh of battery storage. Located in Quintana Roo, Tlaxcala and Sinaloa, the projects represent an estimated US$217 million investment and are expected to begin commercial operations in 2028. Source: ESS […]
Argentina awards 700MW of battery energy storage in AlmaSADI tender
July 20, 2026
Argentina has awarded 700MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) through its nationwide AlmaSADI tender, selecting 20 projects from 235 bids totaling 8.3GW. Genneia secured the largest share with 421MW across seven projects, while the average awarded price was significantly lower than last year’s tender, reflecting growing competition and continued momentum for energy storage development […]
Colombia issues first geothermal exploration permit
July 20, 2026
Colombia has issued its first geothermal exploration permit, authorizing the five-year El Barranquero project to assess underground heat resources near the Caldas–Antioquia border. The exploration will evaluate the site’s potential for commercial geothermal power generation and could pave the way for future integration into the country’s electricity system. Source: Colombia One
Qualitas Energy launches renewable energy contracting process in Chile
July 20, 2026
Qualitas Energy has launched a competitive energy contracting process in Chile for up to 517 GWh per year of renewable energy from its PMGD and utility-scale project portfolio. Managed by Plataforma Energía, the tender offers flexible physical and financial contracts with terms of up to 15 years. Source: BNAmericas
Elea and Axia partner on renewable-powered AI data center in Brazil’s Amazon region
July 20, 2026
Elea Data Centers has signed a seven-year renewable power purchase agreement with Axia Energia to support the development of BEL1, the first carrier-neutral, AI-ready data center in Brazil’s Amazon region. Scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027, the project will launch with 5MW of IT capacity, backed by three international anchor customers, […]
Peru approves first green hydrogen port terminal in Arequipa with 5.85 GWp solar-linked project
June 26, 2026
Peru’s National Port Authority has granted authorization for Horizonte de Verano to develop the country’s first green hydrogen port terminal in Arequipa, marking a major step toward building a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production complex. The project includes a desalination plant and a massive solar PV installation of up to 5.85 GWp, powered by […]
El Salvador secures US$9.7 million financing for San Matías solar plant to expand renewable energy capacity
June 26, 2026
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved a US$9.7 million loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance the San Matías photovoltaic solar plant in La Libertad. The financing, with a 25-year term and a 3-year grace period, will support the expansion of renewable energy capacity through solar power generation. Source: PV Magazine […]