Latin America & Caribbean - Page 3 of 136

Chile unveils roadmap to achieve 100% renewable generation by 2030
July 30, 2026
Chile’s new 2026–2030 Energy Roadmap targets 100% renewable electricity generation during peak demand by 2030 through electricity market reforms, expanded transmission, energy storage, and greater distributed generation. The plan aims to address growing grid congestion and renewable energy curtailment, which resulted in more than 6,000 GWh of lost clean energy in 2025. Source: Energia Estrategica
Uruguay targets 500 MW of new renewable capacity by 2030
July 30, 2026
Uruguay plans to add 500 MW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030, including four new solar plants, as part of efforts to meet rising electricity demand and support industrial growth and electric mobility. Energy Minister Fernanda Cardona said the strategy will prioritize solar PV, including the 100 MWp Melo solar park currently under construction, […]
IDB Invest approves record US$500 million financing partnership with ANSA McAL
July 30, 2026
IDB Invest has approved up to US$500 million in financing for the ANSA McAL Group, including an initial US$200 million commitment, marking its largest-ever financing in the Caribbean. The partnership will support investments in manufacturing, logistics, recycling, distribution, and supply chains while advancing regional trade, job creation, energy efficiency, circular economy initiatives, and digital transformation […]
Dominica prepares to commission landmark 10 MW geothermal plant
July 30, 2026
Dominica is set to commission its 10 MW geothermal power plant on July 31, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to a cleaner and more resilient energy system. Backed by a US$51.45 million financing package led by the World Bank and other partners, the project will supply renewable electricity under a power purchase […]
Trinidad and Tobago signs agreements for 450MW of AI data center capacity
July 20, 2026
Trinidad and Tobago has signed agreements with U.S.-based Hummingbird AI Holdings and Ernst & Young to advance plans for large-scale AI data centers totaling up to 450 MW of capacity. The projects mark the first such partnerships in the Caribbean and are expected to support digital infrastructure development while raising questions about future energy demand […]
CIP begins commercial operations at 220MW/1,100MWh Arena BESS in Chile
July 20, 2026
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has begun commercial operations at the 220 MW/1,100 MWh Arena BESS in northern Chile, which stores surplus daytime solar energy for delivery during peak-demand hours. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
GreenYellow and CIMET commission 1.45MW solar self-generation plant in Colombia
July 20, 2026
GreenYellow Colombia and Cerámica Industrial del Meta have begun operating a 1.45 MWp solar self-generation plant in Acacías, expected to produce 2.2 GWh annually for the company’s industrial operations. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Buenos Aires to build eight distributed solar parks with battery storage
July 20, 2026
Argentina’s Buenos Aires province is developing eight distributed solar parks with battery storage as part of its Distributed Solar Generation Plan, adding 3.5 MWp of solar capacity and 2,900 kWh of storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru approves environmental permit for Grenergy’s 200MW solar-plus-storage project
July 20, 2026
Peru has granted environmental approval for Grenergy’s 200 MW Cotahuasi I solar project with up to 144 MWh of battery storage in Arequipa. The US$130.6 million development is expected to take 24 months to build. Source: PV Magazine LATAM