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Ventus goes live with first 66 MWp plant at Solarium solar park in Guatemala
June 26, 2026
Ventus has announced the inauguration of ELGUA, the first of two plants in the 66 MWp Solarium solar park in Guatemala developed by INVESA. The plant is now supplying electricity to Guatemala’s National Interconnected System. Source: Solar Bytes
Petrobras approves US$1.2 billion renewable fuels project in Brazil
June 26, 2026
Petrobras has approved a US$1.2 billion investment to develop a renewable fuels plant at its Presidente Bernardes refinery in São Paulo state. The facility will have the capacity to produce up to 15,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, with construction expected to begin this year and operations targeted for […]
Argentina’s AlmaSADI BESS tender draws 8.2 GW of bids for 700 MW procurement
June 26, 2026
Argentina’s AlmaSADI battery storage tender has attracted 232 bids totaling more than 8.2 GW of capacity, far exceeding the 700 MW procurement target and highlighting strong market interest in energy storage. Industry experts expect intense competition to drive prices below the government’s maximum cap of US$12,500/MW-month, potentially reaching around US$10,000/MW-month. The tender is expected to […]
CIF approves US$500 million to decarbonize industry in Brazil and Mexico
June 26, 2026
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved US$500 million in funding to accelerate industrial decarbonization in Brazil and Mexico, with each country receiving US$250 million. The facility is expected to mobilize more than US$5 billion in additional financing and will target emissions-intensive sectors such as iron and steel, cement, chemicals, and […]
Thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for Pre-FEED studies on 800,000-ton green ammonia projects in Brazil
June 10, 2026
Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been selected by Fuella AS to conduct pre-FEED studies for two green ammonia projects in Brazil that are expected to produce a combined 800,000 tonnes annually. Located at the Ports of Pecém and Açu, the facilities will each produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia using renewable electricity, Source: Renewables Now
CRFM advances US$3.2 million STAR-Fish clean energy program for Caribbean fisheries sector
June 10, 2026
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is advancing a US$3.2 million STAR-Fish initiative to expand clean energy adoption across fisheries and aquaculture sectors in eight Caribbean countries, including Belize, Jamaica, and Suriname. The program focuses on deploying renewable energy, improving cold chain systems, and supporting low-carbon certification to reduce costs, strengthen food security, and enhance […]
St. Kitts and Nevis launches roadmap toward 100% renewable electricity transition
June 10, 2026
St. Kitts and Nevis will develop a national roadmap toward achieving 100% renewable electricity generation, supported by the European Union through the Euroclima and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme alongside the Greening The Islands Foundation. The plan will identify policies, investments, and technologies needed to transition the country’s energy system and reduce emissions […]
Costa Rica’s ICE advances US$245 million modernization of Ventanas Garita hydroelectric plant with IDB financing
June 10, 2026
Costa Rica’s state utility ICE, has moved forward with the US$245 million modernization of the 100 MW Ventanas Garita hydroelectric plant, as part of a broader infrastructure upgrade program financed by a US$200 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. The overhaul will replace electromechanical equipment and transformers and extend the plant’s operating life by […]
Elea Data Centers and Rio move forward on Rio AI City after US$550 million investment
June 10, 2026
Elea Data Centers and Rio de Janeiro’s city government have signed a new memorandum of understanding to advance the “Rio AI City” project, an initiative aimed at developing an artificial intelligence infrastructure hub in the city. The agreement follows a US$550 million investment tied to Elea’s expansion under global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital. Source: […]