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University of Costa Rica’s engineering faculty to install 1.16 MW rooftop solar PV system with CNFL and Enertiva
February 19, 2026
The University of Costa Rica’s Faculty of Engineering will install a 1.16 MW solar PV system at its Research City campus in Montes de Oca, San José. As part of a collaboration with the National Power and Light Company (CNFL) and Enertiva, the project will feature 1,872 solar panels on building rooftops. Source: PVMagazine LATAM
Pacific Hydro approved for 191 MWp solar-plus-storage project in Chile
February 19, 2026
Pacific Hydro has received approval to build a 191 MWp solar PV plant with battery energy storage (BESS) in Chile. The hybrid project will provide dispatchable, low-carbon electricity, enhance grid flexibility, and support peak demand. Source: Green Tech Lead
Ineratec partners with Chilean firms to develop sustainable power-to-liquid e-fuels
February 19, 2026
German e‑fuels company Ineratec has teamed up with Chilean firms Arauco, Abastible, and Copec (via Copec Wind Ventures) to explore a Power-to-Liquid (PtL) project in Chile’s Biobío region. The project will produce sustainable e‑fuels by combining feedstock from Arauco’s forestry operations with green hydrogen, using Ineratec’s modular PtL technology.
Zelestra breaks ground on 242 MWp Babilonia solar project
February 19, 2026
Construction has begun on the 242 MWp Babilonia solar plant in La Joya, Arequipa, Peru, developed by the Spanish company Zelestra. The US$140 million project will feature over 394,000 bifacial solar panels, supply electricity to around 350,000 homes, and is expected to start commercial operations in the first half of 2027. During construction, it will […]
Verano Energy wins ANLA approval for 272 MWp Las Palmeras solar project
February 19, 2026
Verano Energy has received environmental authorization from Colombia’s ANLA for its 272 MWp Las Palmeras solar project in the Cesar department. The facility will include more than 443,000 photovoltaic modules along with a 500-kV substation and a 5.89-kilometer transmission line. Source: PVMagazine LATAM
Jamaica moves to join TAM-1 subsea cable network to strengthen digital infrastructure
February 7, 2026
Jamaica has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System to extend the in-development TAM-1 subsea cable to the island, adding a dedicated spur with up to 20 Tbps of capacity. The 7,000-km TAM-1 network will connect Florida with Central America and the Caribbean, passing about 220 km south of Jamaica. A […]
Ascenty secures 110 MW of renewable energy in US$500 million deal with Casa dos Ventos
February 6, 2026
Ascenty has signed a US$500 million deal with Casa dos Ventos to secure 110 MW of renewable energy from Brazil’s Dom Inocencio wind farm and Paraiso solar project, both set to begin operations in 2027. The agreement provides Ascenty with long-term, reliable power, equity stakes in the projects, and helps cut an estimated five million tons […]
Colombian government opens US$28 million call for municipal renewable energy projects
February 6, 2026
The Colombian government has launched a public, competitive call for renewable energy projects in municipalities, funded through the General Royalties System to promote clean generation and efficient energy use. The initiative will allocate over US$28 million for proposals that generate, sell, or use renewable power, including solar installations for public institutions and expanded service in both […]
Hitachi Energy partners with RT-One to power Latin America’s largest AI data center platform in Brazil
February 6, 2026
Hitachi Energy has partnered with RT-One to develop electrification infrastructure for Latin America’s largest AI data center platform in Brazil, including mega campuses in Uberlândia (MG) and Maringá (PR), with a third site under evaluation. The project will provide advanced high-voltage electrical systems and grid connections, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient, and resilient power for AI, HPC, […]