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Dominican Republic grants provisional concession for EGE Haina’s 50 MW Los Mangos wind project
September 25, 2025
The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission (CNE) has granted a provisional concession for EGE Haina’s proposed 50 MW Los Mangos wind project in Baní, Peravia province. The company has 18 months to complete required studies before seeking a definitive concession, with the project eligible for renewable energy incentives. Source: BNAmericas
Brazil’s Juma Amazon lodge switches to 100% sustainable microgrid
September 25, 2025
The Juma Amazon Lodge now runs entirely on a sustainable microgrid powered by Huawei’s storage and inverter technology, with design by AF Soluções and integration by partners HDT and Valley. The project eliminates the need for costly diesel transport and reduces emissions, showcasing the potential of clean energy solutions for off-grid regions in Brazil’s Amazon. […]
Puerto Rico rooftop solar surpasses 1,200 MW, now powering over 10% of island’s electricity needs
September 25, 2025
By June 2025, Puerto Rico reached 1,200 MW of rooftop solar under its net metering program, supplying over 10% of the island’s electricity consumption and generating an estimated 1,800 GWh annually. Rooftop solar capacity has grown fivefold in four years, with most systems paired with batteries that provide backup during outages and may also supply […]
University of Chile unveils 300 kW solar plant and sustainable hydroponic greenhouse at Antumapu campus
September 25, 2025
The University of Chile has inaugurated a 300 kW solar plant and a sustainable hydroponic greenhouse at its Antumapu Campus in Santiago. The solar installation, made up of 620 panels, will generate about 504 MWh annually—covering 36% of the campus’s energy needs—through an ESCO model with Lader Energy. Complementing it, the greenhouse serves as a […]
Celsia seeks US$1.2 billion to develop 1.2 GW of wind and solar in Peru
September 25, 2025
Colombian utility Celsia plans to attract over US$1.2 billion in investment to develop 1.2 GW of wind and solar projects in Peru by 2028. The initiative includes the launch of Celaris Energy, a platform supplying Peru’s industrial sector with fully renewable electricity certified under the International Renewable Energy Certificate (IREC) seal. Source: PV Tech
Colbún brings 816 MW Horizonte wind farm to full operation, Chile’s largest to date
September 25, 2025
Colbún has launched full commercial operations at Horizonte, Chile’s largest wind farm, located in Taltal, Antofagasta. The 816 MW project, featuring 140 turbines, began supplying the grid in late 2024, with its northern section entering commercial operation in June 2025 and the southern section in September 2025. Source: Energy Global
IDB Approves US$250 million loan to restore Guatemala’s Motagua River Basin
September 11, 2025
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$250 million loan to support environmental restoration and improved living conditions in Guatemala’s Motagua River Basin. The program will expand waste collection, sanitation, and effluent treatment while strengthening water monitoring and local service management. It is expected to benefit nearly 400,000 households, promote a circular economy, create […]
Sucro and Santander Sugar launch US$20 million joint venture to build major Caribbean refinery in Belize
September 11, 2025
Sucro Ltd. and Santander Sugar Ltd. have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Caribbean Sugar Refinery Ltd. (CSR), to build a US$20 million sugar refinery at Santander’s mill complex in Belize, with operations expected to start in 2026. The project, supported by the government of Belize, aims to meet more than 75% of CARICOM’s refined sugar […]
Amazon opens first Caribbean distribution hub in Dominican Republic
September 11, 2025
Amazon has opened its first Caribbean distribution hub in the Dominican Republic, based at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, to strengthen regional e-commerce logistics. The hub operates seven weekly cargo flights from Miami and leverages the country’s ports and new e-commerce terminal to process an additional 4 million packages annually. Positioned as Amazon’s […]