Latin America & Caribbean - New Energy Events

Colombia awards nearly 1 GW of solar capacity in clean energy auction
July 30, 2026
Colombia has concluded its Clean Energy Procurement Auction, awarding 995 MW of new solar capacity and nearly 100 MW of battery storage under 15-year contracts that begin in 2030. The auction is expected to supply around 3% of the country’s regulated electricity demand while supporting the expansion of clean energy and grid reliability. Source: PV […]
Nevis geothermal project advances toward drilling phase
July 30, 2026
The Nevis Geothermal Project is moving into its next phase, with the drilling rig expected to be mobilized in the coming weeks and drilling scheduled to begin later this year. Premier Mark Brantley said recent delays have been resolved, funding is now flowing, and the project is progressing through a partnership between the Nevis Island […]
CDB and CCREEE launch US$5.3 million clean energy capacity program
July 30, 2026
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) have launched the US$5.29 million ASERT 2030 programme to accelerate renewable energy deployment and develop a stronger pipeline of investment-ready clean energy projects across the Caribbean. The initiative will provide financing and technical assistance to strengthen energy planning, improve […]
The Bahamas advances sovereign digital infrastructure partnership
July 30, 2026
The Bahamas has signed a strategic initiative with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to support the development of a sovereign digital infrastructure program and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The partnership brings together IDCA, international partners, and local stakeholders to advance The Bahamas’ ambitions as a regional digital hub. Source: OPM.gov.bs
Terra Innovatum signs LOI to power Brazilian data center with microreactors
July 30, 2026
Terra Innovatum Global has signed a non-binding agreement with Waiken ILW to deploy up to 8 MWe of its SOLO nuclear microreactors at a data center in Jaguariúna, Brazil. The project, the company’s first commercial agreement in Latin America, aims to provide reliable behind-the-meter clean energy for data center operations and demonstrate the potential of […]
América Móvil acquires Peru’s WOW to expand fiber broadband network
July 30, 2026
América Móvil has agreed to acquire Peruvian fiber broadband provider WOW Tel to strengthen its telecommunications infrastructure and expand high-speed internet services across the country. The transaction, which remains subject to regulatory approval, will add approximately 500,000 broadband subscribers and support the continued growth of the company’s Claro network in Peru. Source: Data Center Dynamics
Solaer plans solar-plus-storage project to power AI data centers in Chile
July 30, 2026
Solaer is expanding into digital infrastructure with plans to develop a 197 MW solar plant paired with a 500 MWh battery storage system to power a future data center campus in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The project is designed to provide reliable renewable electricity for AI and other high-density computing workloads by combining solar generation with […]
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