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Puerto Rico goes live with grid connection for 80 MW solar and 110 MW storage project
September 11, 2026
LUMA and AES Puerto Rico have announced the energization of a new 115 kV transmission line connecting the Jobos Solar and Jobos BESS projects to Puerto Rico’s electric grid. Testing will now begin ahead of planned commercial operations in Q4 2026, with the projects set to add 80 MW of solar generation and 110 MW […]
Brazil Senate approves data center incentives tied to renewable energy use
September 11, 2026
Brazil’s Senate has approved Bill 278/2026, creating a special tax regime for data centers that ties incentives to meeting electricity demand through renewable or low-emission sources. The measure, now awaiting presidential approval, could boost demand for solar and wind power while supporting self-generation, PPAs and energy storage linked to data center expansion. Source: PV Magazine […]
AES Andes begins testing 340 MW / 1,360 MWh Cristales BESS in Chile
September 11, 2026
AES Andes has begun testing the 340 MW / 1,360 MWh Cristales battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The project’s current configuration includes approximately 288 MW of solar capacity and 340 MW of storage, representing a significant change from the larger solar and storage configuration originally proposed and approved in 2024. Source: […]
Cuba inaugurates 21.875 MWp El Algarrobo solar park in Guantánamo
September 11, 2026
Cuba has inaugurated the 21.875 MWp El Algarrobo solar park in Guantánamo, a US$58 million project that will supply electricity to the province and support the country’s goal of installing around 2 GW of solar capacity by 2028. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Dominican Republic invests US$1.08 million in rural solar microgrids and storage
August 27, 2026
The Dominican Republic has invested approximately US$1.08 million in two solar microgrid and battery storage projects that have brought electricity to 111 homes and two schools across eight rural communities in Elías Piña. The government is also planning additional rural electrification projects in the province in 2026, including new solar systems and grid extensions. Source: […]
Barbados advances US$175 million Health Services Resilience Programme
August 27, 2026
Barbados is advancing a US$175 million Health Services Resilience Programme to develop and expand four major healthcare facilities by 2029. The programme will also expand digital health services through a new health information system designed to connect healthcare facilities and improve access to medical records. Source: Barbados Today
Petrobras advances Latin America’s first saline-reservoir CCS pilot with Halliburton drilling contract
August 27, 2026
Petrobras has signed a contract with Halliburton to drill and complete four onshore wells for the São Tomé CCS Pilot Project in Rio de Janeiro, the first project in Latin America to test carbon capture, transport and storage in a saline reservoir. The pilot aims to capture and store up to 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ […]
Anguilla secures US$23.73 million CDB financing for solar and battery storage project
August 27, 2026
Anguilla Electricity Company (ANGLEC) has secured US$23.73 million in financing from the Caribbean Development Bank for a solar PV and battery energy storage project. The funding will support eligible project contracts as Anguilla expands its renewable energy and storage infrastructure. Source: CariBank
Chile approves US$11 billion HNH Energy green ammonia project
August 27, 2026
Chile has granted environmental approval to HNH Energy’s US$11 billion green ammonia project in the Magallanes region, the largest investment ever approved through the country’s environmental assessment system. The project will integrate green hydrogen and ammonia production with wind generation, port and storage infrastructure, and a seawater desalination plant for export to international markets. Source: […]