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Costa Rica launches first experimental agrivoltaic system at San Carlos campus
June 10, 2026
The Costa Rica Institute of Technology has launched the country’s first experimental agrivoltaic system at its San Carlos campus, combining small-scale solar generation with agricultural production on the same land. The 3 kWp pilot project uses both elevated solar panels and vertical bifacial modules to test how crops and electricity generation can coexist under tropical […]
Bolivia approves US$37 million financing for 40 MW Contorno Bajo I solar project
June 10, 2026
Bolivia has enacted a law approving financing for the 40 MW Contorno Bajo I solar project in Viacha, La Paz, which will be developed using a US$37 million loan from Germany’s KfW. The project will add over 74,000 photovoltaic panels and feed electricity into the national grid as part of Bolivia’s renewable energy expansion program. […]
Mexico unveils first domestically developed EV
June 10, 2026
Mexico has unveiled its first domestically developed electric vehicle, the Olinia 1, which incorporates 50% locally sourced content under the country’s Plan México initiative. The compact urban EV is designed for short-distance travel, featuring a 13.5 kW motor, a top speed of 50 km/h. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grenergy inaugurates 3.5 GWh Elena battery plant in Chile, the largest in the Americas
June 10, 2026
Grenergy Renovables has inaugurated the 3.5 GWh Elena battery energy storage system in Chile’s Antofagasta region, calling it the largest battery storage plant in the Americas. The project is part of its Oasis de Atacama platform, which combines large-scale solar and storage infrastructure in northern Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru approves environmental permit for 123 MWp San Joaquín solar project in Arequipa
June 10, 2026
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has approved the environmental declaration for the 123 MWp San Joaquín photovoltaic solar project in Arequipa, developed by Zelestra through its subsidiary San Joaquín Solar SAC. The project, located in La Joya, will be connected to the national grid via a 33 kV underground line feeding the San Martín […]
CGN Brazil Energy inaugurates 165 MW Lagoinha solar complex in Ceará
June 10, 2026
CGN Brazil Energy has inaugurated the 165-MW Lagoinha Solar Complex in Ceará. The project is expected to strengthen the regional electricity supply while advancing Brazil’s broader clean energy and sustainability goals. The solar complex also supports local economic development, with government officials highlighting its potential environmental and economic benefits for the Ceará region. Source: List […]
Iberdrola to invest US$5 billion in Bahia grid expansion through Neoenergia
June 10, 2026
Iberdrola plans to invest nearly USD 5 billion in electrical infrastructure in Brazil’s Bahia state through 2030 via its subsidiary Neoenergia. The investment will fund major grid expansion, including 54 substations, over 2,000 km of high-voltage lines, and 42,000 km of medium-voltage networks. The Bahia plan represents about half of Neoenergia’s broader USD 10 billion […]
Voltalia secures 322 MW grid capacity for data center projects in Brazil’s Pecém Complex
June 10, 2026
Voltalia SA has secured 322 MW of grid connection capacity to support potential large-scale data center developments at Brazil’s Pecém Industrial and Port Complex in Ceará state. The company signed a Transmission System Use Agreement with Brazil’s National Electric System Operator, strengthening its position in supplying power for digital infrastructure growth. Source: Renewables Now
Acciona Energía to nearly double Chile energy storage capacity with 980 MWh BESS project
June 10, 2026
Acciona Energía plans to build a 196 MW/980 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its El Romero solar farm in Chile’s Atacama region, with operations expected to begin by the end of 2027. The five-hour-duration project will nearly double the company’s energy storage capacity in Chile and complements the 200 MW/1 GWh BESS currently […]