Latin America & Caribbean - Page 17 of 130

Embol inaugurates 418 kWp solar plant at Coca-Cola bottling facility in El Alto, Bolivia
February 6, 2026
Embol, Coca-Cola’s bottling partner in Bolivia, has inaugurated a 418.35 kWp solar plant at its El Alto facility, supplying about 12% of the plant’s daytime electricity needs. Developed with InnovaSol, the installation consists of 594 photovoltaic panels and adds to Embol’s existing solar portfolio across Bolivia, bringing the company’s total installed solar capacity in the country […]
Peru approves 5 MWh battery storage system for 20 MW Majes Solar Plant
February 6, 2026
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has approved Luz del Sur’s installation of a 5 MWh battery energy storage system at its 20 MW Majes solar plant in Arequipa, marking one of the country’s first visible BESS-solar integrations. The system will use lithium iron phosphate batteries across two modules and integrate with the plant’s power conversion system, […]
Colón inaugurates 100 kW solar plant at water treatment facility in Argentina
February 6, 2026
The Argentine city of Colón has inaugurated a 100 kW solar plant at its water treatment facility, supplying about 65% of the plant’s electricity demand and reducing reliance on the grid. The project, part of a broader municipal strategy to integrate renewable energy into public services, involved an investment of roughly US$128,000 Source: PV Magazine […]
Tesla and Copec to build ultra-fast EV charging network along Chilean highways
February 6, 2026
Tesla and Copec will jointly develop an ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network along Chile’s highways, installing Tesla Superchargers at Copec service stations between La Serena and Puerto Montt with roughly 200 kilometers between sites. The stations will run on 100% renewable energy and offer up to 250 kW per charger, enabling drivers to add up […]
Peru approves environmental impact study for 250 MW Tierra Blanca solar project
February 6, 2026
Peru’s 250 MW Tierra Blanca solar project has received approval of its Environmental Impact Statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, clearing a key regulatory milestone. Developed by a joint venture between Germany’s Viridi and Blaud Energy, the US$375 million project is located in Ica and includes a solar plant and a 220 kV […]
Acciona launches Chile’s first hydrogen fuel cell generator at Codelco Project
February 6, 2026
Acciona has begun operating Chile’s first hydrogen fuel cell–based, zero-emission generator as a pilot project to replace diesel generators at the Carén reservoir expansion works for Codelco’s El Teniente mine. The initiative positions Acciona as the first construction company in Chile to deploy hydrogen-based generators. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Greenwood Energy secures financing for 52 MWp private-indigenous solar project in Colombia
February 6, 2026
Greenwood Energy has closed financing for TERR Site I, a 52-MWp solar project in Colombia developed in partnership with the Arhuaco people, marking a pioneering private-indigenous renewable energy model in the region. With an investment exceeding US$50 million, the project includes two solar plants, a community governance structure, and a profit-sharing mechanism that funds land […]
Brazil explores 5.48 PWh potential for underground hydrogen storage and green hydrogen production
February 6, 2026
A study highlights Brazil’s significant potential for underground hydrogen storage, estimating a technical capacity of 5.48 PWh using depleted oil and gas fields, salt caverns, and aquifers. Depleted fields offer advantages due to existing infrastructure, while the northeast shows high suitability for salt caverns. The study also analyzes hydrogen production costs, finding steam methane reforming […]
Celsia launches 19.9 MW solar farm to power Cemex cement plant in Colombia
February 6, 2026
Colombian energy company Celsia has developed a 19.9 MW solar farm to supply clean power directly to a Cemex cement plant, helping reduce the facility’s carbon footprint and reliance on the traditional grid. Source: PV Know How