Renewables

Chile approves 200 MW /1,000 MWh BESS Huañil energy storage project

January 22, 2026

Chile has approved the BESS Huañil energy storage project, developed by Italian company Limes Renewable Energy, with a capacity of 200 MW and 1,000 MWh. Located in Salamanca, Coquimbo, the lithium-ion battery system will store and distribute energy from the National Electric System.. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Grupo Ibereólica launches three large-scale energy storage projects in Chile

January 22, 2026

Grupo Ibereólica Renovables has announced three large-scale energy storage projects in Chile totaling 1,325.3 MW and 6,310 MWh, to be integrated into its existing renewable portfolio. The centerpiece is the Antofagasta ERNC hybrid project, combining a wind farm and a solar plant with a 990 MW battery system (4,950 MWh), set to begin operations in […]

Copec Flux and Parque Arauco to develop three solar plants in Chile

January 22, 2026

Copec Flux and Parque Arauco will build three solar plants in Chile under the Net Billing system, with a total capacity of 978.8 kWp. Two systems will be installed at the Arauco Coronel shopping center in Biobío (437.4 kWp each) and one at Arauco Express Calama in Antofagasta (104 kWp), producing over 1.4 million kWh […]

World’s largest battery-powered ferry China Zorrilla begins port trials in Australia

January 22, 2026

The world’s largest battery-powered ferry, China Zorrilla, has begun port trials in Australia ahead of its service between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Colonia, Uruguay. Built by Incat Tasmania, the 130-meter aluminum vessel is powered by over 5,000 batteries totaling 40 MWh and can carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles. The ferry will cover […]

Guyana to develop three solar parks in Region 10 with 15 MW capacity

January 22, 2026

Guyana plans to build three large-scale solar parks in Region 10, totaling 15 MW and supported by at least 22 MWh of battery storage. Valued at US$22.6 million, the projects are being constructed by a Chinese joint venture and are expected to connect to the grid by early 2027. These parks are part of the […]

Peru to add 1,420 MW of solar capacity across nine projects by 2028

January 22, 2026

Peru plans to bring at least nine solar power projects online by 2028, adding a combined 1,420 MW of capacity with total investments of about US$1.27 billion, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Scheduled for completion between 2026 and 2028, the projects will connect to the National Interconnected Electric System and help diversify […]

Santiago cable car to run fully on IREC-certified renewable energy

January 22, 2026

Santiago’s iconic cable car will operate entirely on renewable energy under a new agreement between its operator, Turistik, and energy company Colbún. The deal provides 850 MWh of clean, IREC-certified electricity each year, sourced from Colbún’s renewable assets across Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Rafael Reyes 21.8 MW solar park comes online in Santiago de Cuba

January 22, 2026

The 21.8 MW Rafael Reyes photovoltaic park in Santiago de Cuba has been connected to the national grid, becoming the second of four planned solar facilities in the province. Built with Chinese technology and more than 45,000 panels, the plant is expected to cut fossil fuel use by about 1,200 tons annually and save over […]

Casa dos Ventos brings 100 MW Babilônia Sul solar complex online in Bahia

January 22, 2026

Casa dos Ventos has started commercial operations at its 100 MW Babilônia Sul solar complex in Bahia, Brazil, marking a major addition to the country’s utility-scale solar capacity. The project represents an investment of roughly US$95–100 million and is expected to generate about 239 GWh of electricity per year, supplying clean power to thousands of […]