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Jamaica moves to join TAM-1 subsea cable network to strengthen digital infrastructure
February 7, 2026
Jamaica has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System to extend the in-development TAM-1 subsea cable to the island, adding a dedicated spur with up to 20 Tbps of capacity. The 7,000-km TAM-1 network will connect Florida with Central America and the Caribbean, passing about 220 km south of Jamaica. A […]
Ascenty secures 110 MW of renewable energy in US$500 million deal with Casa dos Ventos
February 6, 2026
Ascenty has signed a US$500 million deal with Casa dos Ventos to secure 110 MW of renewable energy from Brazil’s Dom Inocencio wind farm and Paraiso solar project, both set to begin operations in 2027. The agreement provides Ascenty with long-term, reliable power, equity stakes in the projects, and helps cut an estimated five million tons […]
Colombian government opens US$28 million call for municipal renewable energy projects
February 6, 2026
The Colombian government has launched a public, competitive call for renewable energy projects in municipalities, funded through the General Royalties System to promote clean generation and efficient energy use. The initiative will allocate over US$28 million for proposals that generate, sell, or use renewable power, including solar installations for public institutions and expanded service in both […]
Hitachi Energy partners with RT-One to power Latin America’s largest AI data center platform in Brazil
February 6, 2026
Hitachi Energy has partnered with RT-One to develop electrification infrastructure for Latin America’s largest AI data center platform in Brazil, including mega campuses in Uberlândia (MG) and Maringá (PR), with a third site under evaluation. The project will provide advanced high-voltage electrical systems and grid connections, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient, and resilient power for AI, HPC, […]
Embol inaugurates 418 kWp solar plant at Coca-Cola bottling facility in El Alto, Bolivia
February 6, 2026
Embol, Coca-Cola’s bottling partner in Bolivia, has inaugurated a 418.35 kWp solar plant at its El Alto facility, supplying about 12% of the plant’s daytime electricity needs. Developed with InnovaSol, the installation consists of 594 photovoltaic panels and adds to Embol’s existing solar portfolio across Bolivia, bringing the company’s total installed solar capacity in the country […]
Peru approves 5 MWh battery storage system for 20 MW Majes Solar Plant
February 6, 2026
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has approved Luz del Sur’s installation of a 5 MWh battery energy storage system at its 20 MW Majes solar plant in Arequipa, marking one of the country’s first visible BESS-solar integrations. The system will use lithium iron phosphate batteries across two modules and integrate with the plant’s power conversion system, […]
Colón inaugurates 100 kW solar plant at water treatment facility in Argentina
February 6, 2026
The Argentine city of Colón has inaugurated a 100 kW solar plant at its water treatment facility, supplying about 65% of the plant’s electricity demand and reducing reliance on the grid. The project, part of a broader municipal strategy to integrate renewable energy into public services, involved an investment of roughly US$128,000 Source: PV Magazine […]
Tesla and Copec to build ultra-fast EV charging network along Chilean highways
February 6, 2026
Tesla and Copec will jointly develop an ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network along Chile’s highways, installing Tesla Superchargers at Copec service stations between La Serena and Puerto Montt with roughly 200 kilometers between sites. The stations will run on 100% renewable energy and offer up to 250 kW per charger, enabling drivers to add up […]
Peru approves environmental impact study for 250 MW Tierra Blanca solar project
February 6, 2026
Peru’s 250 MW Tierra Blanca solar project has received approval of its Environmental Impact Statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, clearing a key regulatory milestone. Developed by a joint venture between Germany’s Viridi and Blaud Energy, the US$375 million project is located in Ica and includes a solar plant and a 220 kV […]