Latin America & Caribbean - New Energy Events

Guyana partners with InterEnergy Group in US$15.6 million deal to modernize power grid and advance smart infrastructure
October 9, 2025
Guyana Power and Light (GPL) signs a US$15.6 million agreement with the Dominican Republic’s InterEnergy Group to help modernize and strengthen Guyana’s electricity system. Over the next two years, InterEnergy will provide engineering, project management, and advisory support to upgrade infrastructure, improve reliability, and lay the groundwork for a nationwide smart grid. The company will […]
Mexico inaugurates its first green hydrogen plant in Querétaro
October 9, 2025
Mexico has inaugurated its first green hydrogen plant in Querétaro, developed through a partnership between Gerresheimer and Cryoinfra with an investment of US$5.5 million. The electrolytic facility will produce clean hydrogen to power industrial processes. Source: Eleconomista
Turks and Caicos leads the Caribbean with first comprehensive tourism capacity study to drive sustainable growth
October 9, 2025
Turks and Caicos has become the first Caribbean nation to complete a comprehensive tourism capacity study, providing data-driven insight into how many visitors each island can sustain without harming the environment or local communities. Minister of Tourism Jhavargo Jolly said the study marks a shift toward evidence-based, sustainable tourism growth, ensuring development adds value rather […]
Brazil launches Progeo program to develop national geothermal energy potential
October 9, 2025
Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) has approved the creation of Progeo, the National Geothermal Energy Program, to promote the exploration and use of geothermal resources across the country. The initiative aims to establish regulatory frameworks, encourage research and innovation, and support local industry development, marking Brazil’s first coordinated effort to tap into its geothermal […]
Martinique to host the Caribbean’s first offshore floating solar project with SolarinBlue partnership
October 9, 2025
The Grand Port Maritime of Martinique has partnered with French developer SolarinBlue to create Soley Blé, the first offshore floating solar project in the Caribbean. Located near the Pointe des Grives terminal in Fort-de-France Bay, the 1–4 MWp project will enhance the port’s energy independence and reduce its carbon footprint as part of Martinique’s broader […]
Atlas Renewable plans to develop three data centers at Brazil’s Port of Açu industrial complex
October 9, 2025
Atlas Renewable, Latin America’s largest privately owned renewable energy producer, is exploring plans to build at least three data centers at the Port of Açu industrial complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The projects have been submitted to the Ministry of Mines and Energy for grid connection approval through its subsidiary, Atlas Comercializadora de Energia. […]
Morelos government to build data center to modernize and secure state information systems
October 9, 2025
The Government of Morelos, Mexico, has announced plans to build the Morelos Data Center to centralize, secure, and modernize the management of state government data. Approved by the local Congress and included in next year’s budget, the project will digitize administrative records, replacing traditional physical archives. Source: Data Center Dynamics
Brazil’s Eletrobras plans data center development in São Paulo
October 9, 2025
Brazil’s Eletrobras is planning to develop its own data center in Campinas, São Paulo, to expand beyond its conventional role in power generation and infrastructure. Source: BNAmericas
Japan’s NEC shifts focus to Latin America’s data center and corporate network markets amid telecom revenue decline
October 9, 2025
Japan’s NEC is redirecting its strategy toward Latin America, focusing on data centers and corporate networking as its traditional telecommunications revenues decline. The company is in talks to build private networks for industrial and agricultural clients in the region, leveraging its technological expertise to tap into digital infrastructure demand. Source: BNAmericas