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Engie starts construction of 140.8 MW solar-plus-storage project in Peru
June 26, 2026
Engie has begun construction of the 140.8 MW Hanaqpampa Solar Power Plant in Peru’s Moquegua region, which will also include a 15 MW battery storage system. The project represents an investment of more than US$127 million and is scheduled to begin commercial operations in Q1 2028. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Cuba–Canada Former project installs 344 solar systems in Holguín rural communities
June 26, 2026
A Cuba–Canada renewable energy initiative, the Former project, has installed 344 photovoltaic systems in rural communities across Holguín province as part of a broader plan to deploy 502 systems. The installations include 244 1 kW systems and 100 2 kW systems across 10 municipalities, significantly improving electricity access in remote areas that previously relied on […]
EDP launches its first South America BESS project in Chile
June 26, 2026
EDP has begun operations at its Punta de Talca battery energy storage system (BESS) in Ovalle, Chile, marking its first storage project in South America. The facility has 240 MWh of installed capacity and an estimated annual storage output of 60 GWh, and is designed to support a nearby wind farm by reducing curtailment and […]
Chile launches 2.8 TWh/year power auction under 15-year PPAs
June 26, 2026
Chile’s National Energy Commission has launched a power auction to contract around 2.8 TWh per year of electricity through 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) for supply starting in 2027. The tender is aimed at securing long-term electricity for regulated customers, including residential and SME demand, and is expected to attract renewable energy developers and other […]
AXIA Energia opens US$38.8 million innovation hub in Brazil
June 26, 2026
Brazil’s AXIA Energia has inaugurated a US$38.8 million innovation hub across Pernambuco and Bahia featuring multiple solar power plants, a hybrid renewable energy facility with battery storage, and a data centre. The project is designed to integrate different clean energy technologies within a single ecosystem. Source: Renewables Now
Ecopetrol and GIZ advance pilot synthetic fuels project at Cartagena refinery
June 26, 2026
Ecopetrol and GIZ have signed an agreement to develop feasibility studies and engineering for a pilot synthetic fuels plant at the Cartagena Refinery. The project will focus on Power-to-Liquid technology to produce e-SAF using green hydrogen, supporting decarbonisation of the aviation sector. Source: Fuel Cells Works
Ventus goes live with first 66 MWp plant at Solarium solar park in Guatemala
June 26, 2026
Ventus has announced the inauguration of ELGUA, the first of two plants in the 66 MWp Solarium solar park in Guatemala developed by INVESA. The plant is now supplying electricity to Guatemala’s National Interconnected System. Source: Solar Bytes
Petrobras approves US$1.2 billion renewable fuels project in Brazil
June 26, 2026
Petrobras has approved a US$1.2 billion investment to develop a renewable fuels plant at its Presidente Bernardes refinery in São Paulo state. The facility will have the capacity to produce up to 15,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, with construction expected to begin this year and operations targeted for […]
Argentina’s AlmaSADI BESS tender draws 8.2 GW of bids for 700 MW procurement
June 26, 2026
Argentina’s AlmaSADI battery storage tender has attracted 232 bids totaling more than 8.2 GW of capacity, far exceeding the 700 MW procurement target and highlighting strong market interest in energy storage. Industry experts expect intense competition to drive prices below the government’s maximum cap of US$12,500/MW-month, potentially reaching around US$10,000/MW-month. The tender is expected to […]