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Argentina awards 667 MW in first battery storage tender
September 11, 2025
Argentina has concluded its first battery energy storage (BESS) tender, awarding 667 MW of projects—well above the 500 MW target—after receiving bids totaling 1,347 MW from 15 companies. The selected projects, representing over US$540 million in investment, will be installed in the Buenos Aires metro area and are expected to come online within 12–18 months. […]
Eoliasur wins environmental approval for US$135 million, 200 MW battery storage project in Chile’s Biobio region
September 11, 2025
Argentina-based Eoliasur (Flexen) has secured environmental approval for its 200 MW Charruana battery energy storage project in Chile’s Biobio region, representing a US$135 million investment. Construction is slated to start in mid-2026 and take about a year to complete. Source: Renewables Now
CDB reaches landmark financial close on facility for Dominica’s 10 MW geothermal project
September 11, 2025
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has reached financial close on a facility for Dominica’s 10 MW geothermal power project, led by the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ormat Technologies). The project combines US$34.8 million in concessional funding (US$25.4 million from the Green Climate Fund via an IDB-GCF programme, and US$9.4 million […]
Mexico grants Grupo Enal 30-year concession to develop geothermal energy in Guanajuato
September 11, 2025
The Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) has granted Grupo Enal a 30-year concession to harness geothermal resources in the Celaya area, Guanajuato. The project represents an US$80 million investment in drilling, infrastructure, and distribution to supply clean power to Mexico’s national grid. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
UAL launches 9-day Caribbean shuttle service linking Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname
August 28, 2025
UAL has launched the Caribbean Shuttle, a fixed 9-day loop service connecting Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana), and Paramaribo (Suriname), to meet rising demand for reliable shipping in the Southern Caribbean. Source: UAL Alliance
Colombian Navy unveils “Vector H2,” Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered maritime prototype
August 28, 2025
The Colombian Navy has unveiled “Vector H2,” Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered maritime prototype, developed under its Gaia Strategic Plan to integrate clean technologies into naval operations. The project, which retrofits existing vessels with hydrogen propulsion systems, will progress from a scale model to a full-size operational ship. Aimed at reducing emissions and the Navy’s carbon […]
Dominican Republic launches 600 MW solar and wind tender with mandatory storage and dollar PPAs
August 28, 2025
The Dominican Republic has launched its first tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity with mandatory storage, requiring all projects to include battery systems capable of at least four hours of backup. Winning projects, ranging from 20 MW to 300 MW, will sign long-term dollar-denominated PPAs, giving investors revenue certainty while […]
Chile to pilot renewable energy and green hydrogen system at Antarctic research base
August 28, 2025
Chile’s Antarctic Institute (INACH), supported by GIZ, the EU, and regional partners, is developing a pilot hybrid system of solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen at the “Professor Julio Escudero” base on King George Island. The project aims to replace diesel with sustainable energy for electricity and heating, reducing the base’s carbon footprint while serving […]
Colombia installs 42 solar-powered wells to improve rural water access in Córdoba
August 28, 2025
Colombia’s Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Sinú and San Jorge Valleys (CVS) has delivered 42 solar-powered deep wells in Córdoba to improve rural access to drinking water. The initiative uses photovoltaic systems to ensure reliable water supply, particularly during severe droughts. This project strengthens resilience in vulnerable communities while promoting renewable energy use. Source: PV […]