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The Bahamas sets timeline for LNG, grid upgrades and nearly 200 MW island energy pipeline
August 27, 2026
The Bahamas has set out a timetable for a major electricity-system overhaul, with its first LNG phase due online in 2026, gas-fired capacity scaling to 190 MW by late 2027, and 23 Family Island microgrid and solar projects representing close to 200 MW of new generation under development. Source: OPM
IDB and JICA partnership to mobilize US$14 billion across Latin America and the Caribbean
August 27, 2026
The IDB Group and JICA have expanded their development-finance partnership to US$6.5 billion, which is expected to generate approximately US$7.5 billion in additional resources and bring total financing for Latin America and the Caribbean to about US$14 billion. The expanded framework adds agriculture and critical minerals as strategic areas of cooperation, while a new agreement […]
Colombia awards nearly 1 GW of solar capacity in clean energy auction
July 30, 2026
Colombia has concluded its Clean Energy Procurement Auction, awarding 995 MW of new solar capacity and nearly 100 MW of battery storage under 15-year contracts that begin in 2030. The auction is expected to supply around 3% of the country’s regulated electricity demand while supporting the expansion of clean energy and grid reliability. Source: PV […]
Nevis geothermal project advances toward drilling phase
July 30, 2026
The Nevis Geothermal Project is set to enter its drilling phase, with the rig expected to arrive in the coming weeks and drilling to start later this year. Premier Mark Brantley said earlier delays have been cleared, funding is now in place, and the project continues to move forward as a joint effort between the […]
CDB and CCREEE launch US$5.3 million clean energy capacity program
July 30, 2026
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) have launched the US$5.29 million ASERT 2030 programme to accelerate renewable energy deployment and develop a stronger pipeline of investment-ready clean energy projects across the Caribbean. The initiative will provide financing and technical assistance to strengthen energy planning, improve […]
The Bahamas advances sovereign digital infrastructure partnership
July 30, 2026
The Bahamas has signed a strategic initiative with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to support the development of a sovereign digital infrastructure program and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The partnership brings together IDCA, international partners, and local stakeholders to advance The Bahamas’ ambitions as a regional digital hub. Source: OPM.gov.bs
Terra Innovatum signs LOI to power Brazilian data center with microreactors
July 30, 2026
Terra Innovatum Global has signed a non-binding agreement with Waiken ILW to deploy up to 8 MWe of its SOLO nuclear microreactors at a data center in Jaguariúna, Brazil. The project, the company’s first commercial agreement in Latin America, aims to provide reliable behind-the-meter clean energy for data center operations and demonstrate the potential of […]
América Móvil acquires Peru’s WOW to expand fiber broadband network
July 30, 2026
América Móvil has agreed to acquire Peruvian fiber broadband provider WOW Tel to strengthen its telecommunications infrastructure and expand high-speed internet services across the country. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approval, will add approximately 500,000 broadband subscribers and support the continued growth of the company’s Claro network in Peru. Source: Data Center Dynamics
Solaer plans solar-plus-storage project to power AI data centers in Chile
July 30, 2026
Solaer is expanding into digital infrastructure with plans to develop a 197 MW solar plant paired with a 500 MWh battery storage system to power a future data center campus in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The project is designed to provide reliable renewable electricity for AI and other high-density computing workloads by combining solar generation with […]