Latin America & Caribbean - Page 24 of 130

Mexico’s data center industry to require 1.5 GW more energy by 2030
December 4, 2025
Mexico’s data center industry is projected to require an additional 1.5 GW of energy by 2030, according to the MEXDC association’s 2025-2030 market study. The sector expects US$18.14 billion in direct investment and US$54.43 billion indirectly, generating over 20,700 direct jobs and 75,800 indirect jobs. Source: BNAmericas
Guatemala seeks electricity regulations to support data centers and renewable energy investment
December 4, 2025
In a recent interview, Alfonso González, president of the Guatemalan Renewable Energy Association (AGER), emphasized the need for an ambitious regulatory framework to support the country’s electricity sector, particularly given the high energy demands of data centers and AI servers. He highlighted their significant carbon footprint and stressed the importance of using renewable energy. Guatemala […]
Terranova to invest US$1.5B billion in AI-focused data center campuses across Brazil, Mexico, and Chile
December 4, 2025
Terranova, a new Latin American data center platform backed by Actis and General Atlantic, plans to invest US$1.5 billion over three years to develop data center campuses in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. The platform will focus on large-scale, AI-oriented, energy-efficient sites, with the first campus in Querétaro, Mexico, expected online in Q1 2026, followed by […]
Vietnam donates four solar parks to Cuba’s Mayabeque Province
December 4, 2025
Vietnam has donated four 20 MW solar parks with a total capacity of 80 MW and 10 MW of storage to Cuba, to be installed in Mayabeque province. The projects, named Vista Alegre, El Jobo, El Fénix, and El Comino will be integrated into the provincial electrical system in phases. Preliminary civil works have begun […]
Itaipu Binacional’s floating solar plant is now operating
December 4, 2025
Itaipu Binacional’s floating solar plant on its reservoir is now operating continuously, providing renewable energy alongside the hydroelectric facility. After completing testing and calibration of inverters, transformers, and protection systems, the plant is now injecting energy into Itaipu’s internal network to complement hydro generation. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Huawei unveils FusionSolar 9.0 platform with AI and grid-forming capabilities
December 4, 2025
Huawei has launched FusionSolar 9.0, an integrated solar and storage platform featuring AI-based energy management, smart inverters, and grid-forming capabilities. The system aims to transform solar plants into active grid-supporting assets, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing stability in weak grids with high renewable penetration. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Chile’s Antofagasta railway debuts Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive
December 4, 2025
Chile’s Antofagasta Railway (FCAB) completed Latin America’s first run of a hydrogen-powered locomotive, operating between Patio Norte and the port of Antofagasta. The locomotive was refueled at FCAB’s on-site hydrogen and electric refueling station. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Coca-Cola Argentina signs five year PPA with Genneia to power 80% of operations with wind and solar
December 4, 2025
Coca-Cola Argentina has signed a five-year power purchase agreement with Genneia, the country’s largest renewable energy producer, to supply its Buenos Aires concentrate plant and Ezeiza storage center with wind and solar power. The deal will cover nearly 80% of the facilities’ annual energy use with certified renewable electricity delivered through Argentina’s MATER framework. Source: […]
Enel Green Power Chile begins construction on 205 MW hybrid battery energy storage system
December 4, 2025
Enel Green Power Chile has started the construction of the 205 MW Las Salinas battery energy storage system (BESS), part of a hybrid renewable plant combining solar, wind, and storage located alongside the Sierra Gorda Este wind farm and Las Salinas solar plant. Source: Enel Chile