Latin America & Caribbean - Page 18 of 130

EDF secures environmental approval for 557 MW Wayra hybrid project in Chile
February 6, 2026
EDF Power Solutions Chile has secured environmental approval for the US$624 million Wayra project in the Antofagasta region, a 557 MW hybrid development combining wind, solar PV, and battery storage. The project aims to improve grid flexibility in the mining-intensive north, though additional permits, financing, and procurement are still required and no commissioning date has […]
Engie Chile makes progress on Kallpa wind-plus-storage project
February 6, 2026
Engie Chile has completed 44% of construction on a 57-MW/285-MWh battery energy storage system integrated with its 344-MW Kallpa wind farm in northern Chile, marking its first hybrid wind-plus-storage project. The US$69 million BESS is expected to begin commercial operations in the second half of 2026 and will provide up to five hours of discharge, […]
Kroma Energia wins approval to launch test operations at 248 MWp Arapuá solar complex in Brazil
February 6, 2026
Brazilian energy company Kroma Energia has received regulatory approval from Aneel to begin test operations at its 248 MWp Arapua solar complex in Ceará, marking the completion of construction. The project required an investment of about US$154 million and is expected to generate roughly 537 GWh per year, enough to power more than 290,000 homes, […]
AES Andes cancels US$10 billion INNA green hydrogen project in Chile
February 6, 2026
AES Andes has cancelled its proposed US$10 billion INNA green hydrogen and ammonia project in northern Chile after reviewing its project portfolio. The company will instead prioritize expanding renewable energy generation and battery energy storage systems, aligning with its US parent company’s strategy. AES Andes emphasized that the decision does not diminish Chile’s long-term potential […]
Colombia launches US$1.7 billion grid expansion to unlock 6 GW of renewable energy in the Caribbean
January 22, 2026
The Colombian government unveiled a US$1.7 billion grid expansion plan for the Caribbean region, aimed at enabling up to 6 GW of new renewable energy capacity, particularly wind and solar. The “Connected Caribbean” project targets areas including La Guajira, Cesar, Magdalena, Atlántico, Córdoba, and Sucre, addressing grid connection bottlenecks and reducing reliance on thermal power. Source: […]
Tecto Data Centers to expand in Brazil with US$45 million BNDES loan
January 22, 2026
Brazil’s Tecto Data Centers, the data‑center unit of digital infrastructure firm V.tal, plans to secure a loan of roughly US$45 million from development bank BNDES to support the expansion of its data center projects across the country. Source: BNAmericas
Claro Puerto Rico to invest US$500 million to expand fiber and 5G networks
January 22, 2026
Claro Puerto Rico is planning to invest up to US$500 million over three years to modernize its network, expand fiber‑optic broadband and strengthen 5G coverage across the island. The investment aims to broaden high‑speed connectivity, improve service capacity, and accelerate digital infrastructure development in Puerto Rico’s telecommunications market. Source: BNAmericas
Hive Digital Technologies to launch Buzz Cloud AI platform in Paraguay
January 22, 2026
Texas-based Hive Digital Technologies is bringing its Buzz Cloud AI platform to Paraguay through a strategic joint venture with a leading local telecom. The platform will be hosted in a Tier III data center in Asunción, likely operated by Tigo Paraguay, and will serve academic, research, enterprise, financial, and healthcare sectors across Paraguay and South […]
Colombia launches pilot tests of low-emission hydrogen in tractor-trailers
January 22, 2026
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has started pilot tests injecting low‑emission hydrogen into heavy tractor‑trailers to evaluate its technical, economic, and environmental performance as a way to reduce emissions and support the country’s energy transition. The trials, applying hydrogen produced by electrolysis in two trucks under real‑world conditions, aim to gather data on fuel […]