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Parks invests US$98 million in new Tier III data center in Brazil
July 30, 2026
Parks S/A is investing US$98.3 million to build a new 5 MW Tier III data center in Rio Grande do Sul, supporting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data processing services. Scheduled to begin operations by the end of the year, the project also includes a partnership with the local government to deploy smart flood-monitoring sensors. […]
Chile launches 2,835 GWh power tender supporting renewables and storage
July 30, 2026
Chile has launched its 2026/01 electricity supply tender to procure 2,835 GWh annually, allowing renewable generation, natural gas, and energy storage while excluding coal, petcoke, diesel, and fuel oil-backed bids. The tender also recognizes battery storage systems as eligible backup resources, with bid submissions due by December 4. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
MASPV signs PPAs for 130 MWp solar-plus-storage project in Guatemala
July 30, 2026
Spanish developer MASPV has signed two 15-year power purchase agreements for the Estanzuela project, a 130 MWp solar plant paired with 100 MWh of battery storage in Guatemala. Backed by an investment of more than US$100 million, the project is expected to begin operations before 2029 and is poised to become the largest solar-plus-storage facility […]
El Salvador commissions 9.9 MW ICACAL Green Power solar plant
July 30, 2026
Grupo EDECSA and Grupo Agrisal have begun commercial operations at the 9.9 MW ICACAL Green Power solar plant in La Unión, following an investment of approximately US$11.5 million. Source: La Prensa Grafica
Bolivia advances 40 MW Viacha solar project
July 30, 2026
Bolivia’s state power company Ende is preparing to launch construction of the 40 MW Contorno Bajo I solar park in Viacha next quarter, with completion expected within 14 months. Source: BNAmericas
Peru approves environmental study for 175 MW hybrid wind-solar project
July 30, 2026
Peru has approved the environmental impact study for the 175.2 MW Windica hybrid renewable energy project in the Ica region, combining 150 MW of wind capacity with nearly 30 MWp of solar generation. Backed by a planned investment of US$261.5 million, the project will connect to the national grid through a new 220 kV transmission […]
IDB approves US$204 million to expand Bolivia-Brazil grid interconnection
July 30, 2026
The IDB has approved a US$204.2 million financing package to connect Bolivia’s isolated northern Amazon electricity systems with Brazil’s grid while adding solar generation and battery storage to reduce diesel dependence in remote communities. The program will also modernize local distribution networks with smart grid technologies, cybersecurity upgrades, and advanced metering infrastructure. Source: PV Magazine […]
Costa Rica begins grid connection of 20 MW Los Tecales solar plant
July 30, 2026
Costa Rica’s Electricity Institute (ICE) has begun connecting the 20 MW Los Tecales solar plant to the national grid, marking the first step toward commercial operation. The project is one of five privately developed solar facilities that will add 86 MW of capacity as part of the country’s broader plan to expand renewable generation and […]
Atlas Renewable considers up to 500 MW for Brazil’s first battery storage auction
July 30, 2026
Atlas Renewable Energy is evaluating up to 500 MW of battery storage projects for Brazil’s first capacity reserve auction for energy storage, with final participation dependent on the auction’s rules. The company is also advocating for additional revenue mechanisms to reward avoided renewable curtailment and stronger bid guarantees to encourage more competitive and credible project […]