Renewables - New Energy Events

Thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for Pre-FEED studies on 800,000-ton green ammonia projects in Brazil
June 10, 2026
Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been selected by Fuella AS to conduct pre-FEED studies for two green ammonia projects in Brazil that are expected to produce a combined 800,000 tonnes annually. Located at the Ports of Pecém and Açu, the facilities will each produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia using renewable electricity, Source: Renewables Now
CRFM advances US$3.2 million STAR-Fish clean energy program for Caribbean fisheries sector
June 10, 2026
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is advancing a US$3.2 million STAR-Fish initiative to expand clean energy adoption across fisheries and aquaculture sectors in eight Caribbean countries, including Belize, Jamaica, and Suriname. The program focuses on deploying renewable energy, improving cold chain systems, and supporting low-carbon certification to reduce costs, strengthen food security, and enhance […]
St. Kitts and Nevis launches roadmap toward 100% renewable electricity transition
June 10, 2026
St. Kitts and Nevis will develop a national roadmap toward achieving 100% renewable electricity generation, supported by the European Union through the Euroclima and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme alongside the Greening The Islands Foundation. The plan will identify policies, investments, and technologies needed to transition the country’s energy system and reduce emissions […]
Costa Rica’s ICE advances US$245 million modernization of Ventanas Garita hydroelectric plant with IDB financing
June 10, 2026
Costa Rica’s state utility ICE, has moved forward with the US$245 million modernization of the 100 MW Ventanas Garita hydroelectric plant, as part of a broader infrastructure upgrade program financed by a US$200 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. The overhaul will replace electromechanical equipment and transformers and extend the plant’s operating life by […]
Elea Data Centers and Rio move forward on Rio AI City after US$550 million investment
June 10, 2026
Elea Data Centers and Rio de Janeiro’s city government have signed a new memorandum of understanding to advance the “Rio AI City” project, an initiative aimed at developing an artificial intelligence infrastructure hub in the city. The agreement follows a US$550 million investment tied to Elea’s expansion under global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital. Source: […]
Mexico launches fast-track approval program for renewable energy and battery storage projects
June 10, 2026
Mexico’s Ministry of Energy (SENER) has launched a new “Strategic Projects” call to accelerate approval of renewable energy and battery storage developments aligned with national grid planning priorities. The initiative introduces a fast-track permitting process for generation and storage projects, significantly reducing approval timelines from up to two years. Source: Energy Storage News
32 kWp solar expansion powers banana flour plant in remote Peruvian Amazon community
June 10, 2026
A 32 kWp off-grid solar system has been installed in Soledad, a remote Peruvian Amazon community, to power a banana flour production plant operated by Terra Nuova and local producers. The expansion, led by Light Up The World, increases capacity to 32 kWp, enabling industrial-scale dehydration and supporting higher production volumes. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
GIZ validates solar-hydrogen pilot system at Chilean Antarctic research base
June 10, 2026
A pilot renewable energy and hydrogen system has been validated at Chile’s Professor Julio Escudero Scientific Base on King George Island, aiming to reduce diesel use in extreme Antarctic conditions. The project, led by Germany’s GIZ under the EU-backed Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen initiative, combines a 27 kW solar PV system, batteries, and a small […]
Brazil’s ANEEL approves regulatory framework to enable large-scale energy storage deployment
June 10, 2026
Brazil’s electricity regulator ANEEL has approved a long-awaited regulatory framework for energy storage systems, setting rules for grid connection and enabling broader deployment of batteries beyond behind-the-meter applications. The decision also prepares the market for a planned national capacity auction for battery storage, expected before the end of 2026. Source: PV Magazine LATAM