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Jamaica approves irrigation expansion measures supporting US$163 million project
October 29, 2026
Jamaica’s Senate approved two resolutions to expand irrigation access in the Pedro Plains and Braco agricultural areas. The measures support ongoing irrigation infrastructure development, including the approximately US$163 million Pedro Plains expansion project, which is expected to benefit at least 6,000 farmers and cover 4,103 hectares. The expanded Braco irrigation area will encompass approximately 5,000 […]
Bekaert commissions 1.29 MW rooftop solar system at Colombian steel plant
October 29, 2026
Bekaert has commissioned its first solar installation in Latin America at its Proalco Malambo steel-wire manufacturing plant in Barranquilla, Colombia. The 1.29 MWp rooftop system, comprising 1,986 solar panels, is expected to generate approximately 1.87 GWh annually, covering 25% of the facility’s electricity demand and reducing CO₂ emissions by an estimated 117 tonnes per year. […]
Brazil allocates 228 MW of grid capacity to data center projects in first competitive process
October 29, 2026
Brazil’s National Electric System Operator (ONS) allocated 228 MW of transmission-grid access capacity to three data center projects in São Paulo under the country’s first competitive access process for large electricity consumers. The capacity was awarded to projects associated with Pahlavan Ventures One, Pahlavan Ventures Three and Digital DC Brasil. The process marks a step […]
Chile approves US$100 million solar project with 1.3 GWh of battery storage
October 29, 2026
Chile’s Environmental Assessment Service has granted environmental approval to the Sidon Solar project, a US$100 million development spanning the Biobío and Ñuble regions. The project will combine 158.17 MWdc of solar capacity with 1,296 MWh of battery storage and a 5.7 km transmission line connecting to the national electricity grid. Construction is expected to take […]
Grenergy secures US$457 million for solar and battery storage projects in Chile
October 29, 2026
Grenergy has secured US$457 million in non-recourse financing for two solar and storage portfolios in Chile, totaling 446 MW of solar capacity and approximately 1.8 GWh of battery storage. The financing covers the Algarrobal project, part of the Oasis de Atacama development, and the Palmas cluster of 21 distributed solar projects. Source: Grenergy
Atlas Renewable Energy unveils 215 MW solar-plus-storage project in Chile with 1.67 GWh of battery capacity
October 29, 2026
Atlas Renewable Energy has unveiled its Estepa Solar project in northern Chile, combining 215 MW of solar generation with 418 MW / 1,672 MWh of battery storage. The facility is expected to generate approximately 600 GWh annually and serves two customers through separate arrangements: a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with copper producer Codelco and […]
Jamaica advances US$56 million coastal protection project to safeguard Kingston airport
October 29, 2026
Jamaica is advancing a US$56 million coastal protection project covering approximately 14.2 km of the Palisadoes Peninsula and Port Royal corridor. Proposed works include strengthening coastal barriers, restoring dunes and mangroves, improving vulnerable road sections and installing coastal monitoring systems. The initiative aims to protect Norman Manley International Airport, critical transportation infrastructure and surrounding communities […]
CloudHQ increases Mexico data center investment to nearly US$6 billion, expands power capacity to 1 GW
October 29, 2026
CloudHQ has increased its planned investment in a six-building data center campus in Querétaro, Mexico, from US$4.8 billion to nearly US$6 billion. The expansion will increase the campus’s planned electrical capacity from 250 MW to approximately 1 GW to support growing cloud computing and AI demand. The additional US$1.2 billion investment will focus on strengthening […]
IFC invests US$301 million in Mexico solar project and Brazil grid upgrades
October 29, 2026
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced two investments totaling US$301 million with energy company EDP, including a US$222 million loan supporting a 200 MW solar power plant in Mexico and approximately US$79 million for electricity grid modernization in Brazil. Source: IFC