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Chile allocates US$25.6 million to support three green hydrogen electrolyzer factories
March 27, 2025
CORFO has awarded US$25.6 million to support the development of three electrolyzer manufacturing facilities for the green hydrogen industry. The projects are led by consortiums from Chile, Spain, and China and are expected to generate over US$50 million in total investment and create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Nicaragua and China begin construction of US$80 million El Hato solar plant
March 27, 2025
Construction has officially begun on the 67.35 MW El Hato photovoltaic plant in Ciudad Darío, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The project is a collaboration between Nicaragua’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Chinese state-owned company China Communications Country Limited (CCCC), involving an estimated investment of US$80 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Guyana launches tender for solar and battery storage systems on public buildings across four regions
March 27, 2025
The Guyana Energy Agency has launched a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems with battery energy storage for public buildings across four regions. Covering 18 sites, including schools, health centers, and municipal offices, the systems will range from 3.3 kW to 5 kW with battery capacities between 19.2 kWh and […]
Spanish University brings solar power and connectivity to remote communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon
March 27, 2025
A research team from Spain’s University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) has helped install solar panels and communication networks in eight remote communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon, benefiting nearly 500 people. The project, funded by IEEE Sight-HTB, involved several universities and institutions and has improved access to education, healthcare, and sustainable energy. At the Wasakentsa health […]
EGE Haina secures US$100 million green loan
March 27, 2025
Bladex and Scotiabank have granted a US$100 million green loan to Dominican energy company EGE Haina to support renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Itaipu Binacional approves 1 MWp floating solar pilot project on Paraguayan reservoir
March 27, 2025
Itaipu Binacional has approved the installation of a 1 MWp experimental floating solar plant on the Paraguayan side of its reservoir. The plant is expected to generate between 1,800 and 2,000 MWh annually, powering the facility’s offices and supplying energy equivalent to about 650 homes. The project will serve as a feasibility study for potential […]
Belize to structure first energy sector PPP with IFC to develop 80 MW solar and storage plant
March 27, 2025
The IFC is partnering with the Government of Belize to structure and implement a public-private partnership (PPP) for a 50–80 MW solar photovoltaic plant, expected to be operational by 2027. The project also includes a 40 MW battery energy storage system, financed by the World Bank, to support renewable energy integration. This initiative represents Belize’s […]
Panama to launch long-term renewable energy tender covering 2029–2043
March 27, 2025
The Panamanian government has issued a resolution recommending a long-term renewable energy procurement process to stabilize electricity prices. The Electric Transmission Company (ETESA) has been instructed to submit public bidding documents to the National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) by October 31, 2025. The tender will cover a 15-year energy supply period from January 2029 […]
Engie Brasil acquires 612 MW in hydropower assets with US$510 million deal
March 27, 2025
Engie Brasil Energia has acquired two hydroelectric power plants in northern Brazil totaling 612 MW of capacity for approximately US$510 million. Source: Enerdata