Latin America & Caribbean - Page 20 of 130

Santiago cable car to run fully on IREC-certified renewable energy
January 22, 2026
Santiago’s iconic cable car will operate entirely on renewable energy under a new agreement between its operator, Turistik, and energy company Colbún. The deal provides 850 MWh of clean, IREC-certified electricity each year, sourced from Colbún’s renewable assets across Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Rafael Reyes 21.8 MW solar park comes online in Santiago de Cuba
January 22, 2026
The 21.8 MW Rafael Reyes photovoltaic park in Santiago de Cuba has been connected to the national grid, becoming the second of four planned solar facilities in the province. Built with Chinese technology and more than 45,000 panels, the plant is expected to cut fossil fuel use by about 1,200 tons annually and save over […]
Casa dos Ventos brings 100 MW Babilônia Sul solar complex online in Bahia
January 22, 2026
Casa dos Ventos has started commercial operations at its 100 MW Babilônia Sul solar complex in Bahia, Brazil, marking a major addition to the country’s utility-scale solar capacity. The project represents an investment of roughly US$95–100 million and is expected to generate about 239 GWh of electricity per year, supplying clean power to thousands of […]
Uruguay launches Kahirós green hydrogen project to decarbonize heavy transport
January 9, 2026
Uruguay is advancing decarbonization with the Kahirós green hydrogen project, the country’s first large-scale initiative to produce and use green hydrogen for heavy transport, launched in December 2025 with over US$30 million in investment. Financed by Grupo Santander, IFC, and the UN-backed Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF), the project supports Uruguay’s clean energy transition. Source: […]
Caribbean offshore oil and gas growth spurs investment in logistics hubs and ports
January 9, 2026
The Caribbean’s offshore oil and gas expansion is driving a focus on logistics infrastructure, with onshore hubs and specialized ports becoming critical to efficient offshore operations. Countries like Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname are investing in shore bases and supply facilities to support drilling, production, and maintenance, reducing turnaround times and enabling continuous operations. […]
VIPA, Royal Caribbean, and CTI partner to transform Crown Bay into mixed-use tourism hub
January 9, 2026
The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group, and Cruise Terminals International signed an agreement to redevelop Crown Bay in St. Thomas into a vibrant, mixed-use destination. The project will modernize the waterfront, enhance commercial, recreational, and cultural spaces, create jobs, and generate business opportunities for local entrepreneurs, taxi drivers, and tour operators, boosting the […]
Caribbean strengthens digital infrastructure with new submarine cables and 5G investments
January 9, 2026
The Caribbean digital infrastructure market is expanding with new submarine cables, 5G investments, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Melissa, boosting regional connectivity and resilience. Key projects include the Cayman Islands’ planned new cable, Liberty Networks’ Maya-1.2 upgrade, the Manta cable, and other initiatives like CSN-1, CSN-2, Celia, Nuvem, and TAM-1, while Puerto Rico seeks proposals […]
Argentina concentrates 5G deployment in Buenos Aires and other high-density areas
January 9, 2026
Argentina is focusing its 5G rollout on densely populated areas, led by the city and province of Buenos Aires, with 1,460 sites deployed two years after the spectrum tender, compared to 23,302 4G sites nationwide. Source: BNAmericas
Cirion opens LIM2 data center in Peru to meet growing demand for high-density, AI-ready infrastructure
January 9, 2026
Cirion is expanding its corporate data center presence in Peru with the new LIM2 facility to meet growing demand for high-density infrastructure from global tech companies, hyperscalers, and telecommunications operators. The center, designed for 10–30 kW per cabinet, supports AI and other high-demand workloads, addressing Peru’s historical shortage of data center space. Source: BNAmericas