Renewables

Kroma Energia wins approval to launch test operations at 248 MWp Arapuá solar complex in Brazil

February 6, 2026

Brazilian energy company Kroma Energia has received regulatory approval from Aneel to begin test operations at its 248 MWp Arapua solar complex in Ceará, marking the completion of construction. The project required an investment of about US$154 million and is expected to generate roughly 537 GWh per year, enough to power more than 290,000 homes, […]

AES Andes cancels US$10 billion INNA green hydrogen project in Chile

February 6, 2026

AES Andes has cancelled its proposed US$10 billion INNA green hydrogen and ammonia project in northern Chile after reviewing its project portfolio. The company will instead prioritize expanding renewable energy generation and battery energy storage systems, aligning with its US parent company’s strategy. AES Andes emphasized that the decision does not diminish Chile’s long-term potential […]

Colombia launches US$1.7 billion grid expansion to unlock 6 GW of renewable energy in the Caribbean

January 22, 2026

The Colombian government unveiled a US$1.7 billion grid expansion plan for the Caribbean region, aimed at enabling up to 6 GW of new renewable energy capacity, particularly wind and solar. The “Connected Caribbean” project targets areas including La Guajira, Cesar, Magdalena, Atlántico, Córdoba, and Sucre, addressing grid connection bottlenecks and reducing reliance on thermal power. Source: […]

Tecto Data Centers to expand in Brazil with US$45 million BNDES loan

January 22, 2026

Brazil’s Tecto Data Centers, the data‑center unit of digital infrastructure firm V.tal, plans to secure a loan of roughly US$45 million from development bank BNDES to support the expansion of its data center projects across the country. Source: BNAmericas

Claro Puerto Rico to invest US$500 million to expand fiber and 5G networks

January 22, 2026

Claro Puerto Rico is planning to invest up to US$500 million over three years to modernize its network, expand fiber‑optic broadband and strengthen 5G coverage across the island. The investment aims to broaden high‑speed connectivity, improve service capacity, and accelerate digital infrastructure development in Puerto Rico’s telecommunications market. Source: BNAmericas

Hive Digital Technologies to launch Buzz Cloud AI platform in Paraguay

January 22, 2026

Texas-based Hive Digital Technologies is bringing its Buzz Cloud AI platform to Paraguay through a strategic joint venture with a leading local telecom. The platform will be hosted in a Tier III data center in Asunción, likely operated by Tigo Paraguay, and will serve academic, research, enterprise, financial, and healthcare sectors across Paraguay and South […]

Colombia launches pilot tests of low-emission hydrogen in tractor-trailers

January 22, 2026

Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has started pilot tests injecting low‑emission hydrogen into heavy tractor‑trailers to evaluate its technical, economic, and environmental performance as a way to reduce emissions and support the country’s energy transition. The trials, applying hydrogen produced by electrolysis in two trucks under real‑world conditions, aim to gather data on fuel […]

Dominican Republic enhances institutional coordination for hydrocarbon development

January 22, 2026

The Dominican Republic has strengthened institutional coordination for developing its hydrocarbon sector by signing a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the state-owned Refinería Dominicana de Petróleo (Refidomsa). The agreement sets up technical cooperation, joint protocols, and regular coordination mechanisms to advance exploration and management of oil and gas resources, […]

Guatemala unveils US$8.5 billion power generation roadmap to 2050

January 22, 2026

Guatemala has outlined a long‑term power generation roadmap that could involve around US$8.5 billion in investment to expand and modernize its electricity sector through 2050, driven by rising demand and a shift toward cleaner energy. The plan emphasizes nearly doubling installed capacity, significantly growing renewable sources like solar, wind and geothermal, expanding transmission infrastructure, and creating […]