LAC - New Energy Events

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: […]
IDB executes first catastrophe swap, giving Belize up to US$20 million in hurricane coverage
August 27, 2026
The IDB has transferred a layer of Belize’s hurricane risk to international reinsurance markets through Swiss Re in its first catastrophe swap. The parametric protection runs through May 2028 and provides up to US$20 million in coverage, with rapid payouts triggered by pre-agreed hurricane conditions and capped at US$10 million per policy year. Source: IADB
Terranova begins construction of 216 MW AI data-center campus in Brazil
August 27, 2026
Terranova has begun construction of an AI-focused data center campus in Campinas, Brazil, with 216 MW of initial IT capacity, expandable to 386 MW. The project includes a 300 MW substation, expandable to 1 GW, with additional phases planned through 2029. Source: Telesintese
Dominican Republic opens prequalification for US$750 million water-security programme
August 27, 2026
The Dominican Republic has opened prequalification for the US$750 million Hatillo–Santo Domingo water-security project, which includes an 85 km gravity pipeline and other infrastructure designed to supply water to more than four million people. Prequalification submissions are due September 11. Source: BNAmericas
Cemento Polpaico and Colbún develop Chile’s largest private solar park
August 27, 2026
Cemento Polpaico and Colbún have developed Chile’s largest private solar self-generation park at the Cerro Blanco cement plant. The 9.9 MWp facility, comprising 15,000 solar panels, will generate around 20 GWh annually and cover approximately 12% of the company’s electricity demand, helping enable its operations to run on 100% renewable electricity when combined with contracted […]