Latin America & Caribbean - Page 6 of 130

Valle del Cauca expands solar kits program to provide clean energy access for 1,600 indigenous students
May 14, 2026
More than 1,600 indigenous students across rural communities in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca now have access to solar power through the government’s Solar Kits program. The initiative, which was supported by an investment of about US$1.4 million, installs photovoltaic systems in off-grid schools, improving access to electricity for educational tools such as computers and tablets. […]
Bolivia proposes new electricity law to open power sector to private investment and competitive auctions
May 14, 2026
Bolivia has presented a draft Electricity and Renewable Energy Law aimed at opening the power sector to private investment and introducing competitive auctions for generation, transmission, and distribution projects. The reform would maintain ENDE as a key system player while shifting the market toward a more competitive structure with long-term contracts and regulatory oversight. Source: […]
Report highlights electrification and hydrogen as key solutions for decarbonizing heavy road transport
May 14, 2026
A new report from the World Intellectual Property Organization and the International Renewable Energy Agency highlights that electrification and hydrogen are emerging as key solutions for decarbonizing heavy road transport, which remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Japan provides US$6.4 million grant to strengthen hospital energy systems in Cuba
May 14, 2026
Japan has announced approximately US$6.4 million in grant assistance to support the installation of renewable energy systems, including solar panels, at 10 hospitals in Cuba. The initiative aims to strengthen energy reliability at hospitals, which have been heavily impacted by ongoing power outages linked to Cuba’s fuel supply challenges. Source: Japan Today
Western Mixed Electric Cooperative (CEMDO) launches Argentina’s largest cooperative solar project in Villa Dolores
May 14, 2026
Western Mixed Electric Cooperative (CEMDO) has inaugurated the CEMDO I photovoltaic park in Villa Dolores, described as Argentina’s largest cooperative solar project to date. The project will supply electricity to roughly 7,000 homes and meet around 16% of the cooperative’s total electricity demand across 13 communities in the Traslasierra region. Source: PVMagazine LATAM
CDB advances Grenada geothermal program with expanded drilling campaign
May 14, 2026
Caribbean Development Bank has launched an expanded geothermal drilling campaign at Mount St. Catherine in Grenada to assess the viability of commercial geothermal power generation. The upgraded program replaces earlier slim wells with deeper rotary wells using directional drilling technology, supported by approximately US$13.3 million in funding from the UK, and building on a previous […]
Expansion of Bouillante geothermal power plant with US$29 million financing package
May 14, 2026
Banque des Territoires and Bpifrance have announced a joint financing package to support the expansion and modernization of the Bouillante geothermal power plant in Guadeloupe. The funding includes approximately US$3.7 million in investment and a US$25.4 million loan that will support exploratory drilling, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment modernization to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. […]
US$500M deal sees I Squared Capital acquire stake in Brazil’s data center operator Elea
April 30, 2026
Brazilian data center operator Elea completed a major restructuring as I Squared Capital acquired a stake from Goldman Sachs, marking its first data center investment in South America. The deal, worth about US$500 million, signals a new investment phase for Elea at a key moment for Brazil’s growing data center sector. Source: BNAmericas
Catamarca advances Cerro Blanco project, strengthening its role as a geothermal and critical minerals hub
April 30, 2026
Argentina’s Catamarca province is strengthening its position as a key geothermal hub, highlighted by progress on the Cerro Blanco project. The region’s strong geological potential, supported by active volcanic features, places it among the most promising areas for geothermal development in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy