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Argentina awards 700MW of battery energy storage in AlmaSADI tender
July 20, 2026
Argentina has awarded 700MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) through its nationwide AlmaSADI tender, selecting 20 projects from 235 bids totaling 8.3GW. Genneia secured the largest share with 421MW across seven projects, while the average awarded price was significantly lower than last year’s tender, reflecting growing competition and continued momentum for energy storage development […]
Colombia issues first geothermal exploration permit
July 20, 2026
Colombia has issued its first geothermal exploration permit, authorizing the five-year El Barranquero project to assess underground heat resources near the Caldas–Antioquia border. The exploration will evaluate the site’s potential for commercial geothermal power generation and could pave the way for future integration into the country’s electricity system. Source: Colombia One
Qualitas Energy launches renewable energy contracting process in Chile
July 20, 2026
Qualitas Energy has launched a competitive energy contracting process in Chile for up to 517 GWh per year of renewable energy from its PMGD and utility-scale project portfolio. Managed by Plataforma Energía, the tender offers flexible physical and financial contracts with terms of up to 15 years. Source: BNAmericas
Elea and Axia partner on renewable-powered AI data center in Brazil’s Amazon region
July 20, 2026
Elea Data Centers has signed a seven-year renewable power purchase agreement with Axia Energia to support the development of BEL1, the first carrier-neutral, AI-ready data center in Brazil’s Amazon region. Scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027, the project will launch with 5MW of IT capacity, backed by three international anchor customers, […]
Peru approves first green hydrogen port terminal in Arequipa with 5.85 GWp solar-linked project
June 26, 2026
Peru’s National Port Authority has granted authorization for Horizonte de Verano to develop the country’s first green hydrogen port terminal in Arequipa, marking a major step toward building a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production complex. The project includes a desalination plant and a massive solar PV installation of up to 5.85 GWp, powered by […]
El Salvador secures US$9.7 million financing for San Matías solar plant to expand renewable energy capacity
June 26, 2026
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved a US$9.7 million loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to finance the San Matías photovoltaic solar plant in La Libertad. The financing, with a 25-year term and a 3-year grace period, will support the expansion of renewable energy capacity through solar power generation. Source: PV Magazine […]
Colombia invests US$26.3 million in Vichada solar and regional energy expansion project
June 26, 2026
Colombia has announced over US$26.3 million in energy investments in the Vichada region, including the development of the 5 MW El Merey solar plant and rural electrification projects. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and IPSE and aims to expand clean energy access to more than 1,600 users in […]
ENDE advances 120 MW Chichas solar project with CAF-backed financing in Bolivia
June 26, 2026
ENDE has awarded a pre-investment consultancy contract for the 120 MW Chichas Solar Plant in Tupiza, Bolivia, advancing development of what will become the country’s largest photovoltaic project. The study will support technical design and planning for the project, which is backed by US$110 million in financing from CAF. Once completed, the plant is expected […]
Colbún and Gtd sign 100% renewable energy supply deal for Chile data centers
June 26, 2026
Colbún and Gtd have signed an agreement to supply 100% renewable energy to three critical telecommunications and data infrastructure facilities in Chile, including sites in Huechuraba, Valdivia, and the Huérfanos data center in Santiago. The contract covers a total annual consumption of 2.96 GWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM