Renewables

Sumitomo and Be8 partner to supply SAF from Paraguay to Northern Europe

December 4, 2025

Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil and Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8 have formed a partnership to distribute sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Northern Europe, supplied from Be8’s Omega Green plant in Paraguay. The agreement includes joint development of fuel distribution infrastructure to support the region’s growing demand. Source: Renewables Now

Limes Renewable Energy gains environmental qpproval for US$150 million solar storage project in Chile

December 4, 2025

Limes Renewable Energy has secured environmental approval for its Pradera Larga project in Chile, featuring an 84 MWp solar plant and 90 MW battery storage, with an estimated investment of US$150 million. Source: Renewables Now

Cerebras and Guyana partner to build 100 MW AI data center in Guyana

November 20, 2025

Cerebras and the Government of Guyana have signed an MoU to build a 100 MW AI data center in Wales, Guyana, powered by a nearby gas-to-energy plant. The facility will use Cerebras’ CS-3 AI clusters to serve international demand and position Guyana as a hub for high-performance computing, startups, and research. This marks a major step […]

IDB Group and AFD Group to invest US$324 million in Amazon digital connectivity

November 20, 2025

The IDB Group and AFD Group will co-finance up to US$324 million to expand digital connectivity in Brazil’s Amazon through submarine fiber-optic cables and a new regional data center, reaching roughly 15 million people. The initiative, part of the Amazonia Forever program and the EU’s Global Gateway, will provide access to online education, telemedicine, e-commerce, […]

Sollar Machine to build US$9 million solar-powered data center in Paraguay for AI exports

November 20, 2025

Sollar Machine is investing US$9 million in an autonomous, fully solar-powered data center in Paraguay aimed at exporting AI solutions. The facility will operate independently of the national grid, using imported photovoltaic panels and batteries to process large volumes of data for international clients. Source: BNAmericas

IDB Invest approves US$200 million debt financing for MW green ammonia plant in Paraguay

November 20, 2025

IDB Invest has approved up to US$200 million in debt financing for Atome’s US$630 million Villeta green ammonia plant in Paraguay. The 145 MW facility will produce 260,000 tonnes of low-carbon fertilizer annually. Source: Fuel Cells Works

Zelestra plans US$1–1.5 billion investment to develop 1 GW of renewable energy in southern Peru

November 20, 2025

Zelestra, a Spanish renewable energy company backed by Sweden’s EQT fund, has unveiled a $1–1.5 billion investment plan to develop approximately 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in southern Peru over the next five years. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

AES Chile secures US$550 million financing for 700 MW Pampas hybrid park with 340 MW battery storage in Antofagasta

November 20, 2025

AES Chile has secured US$550 million in project finance for its Pampas Hybrid Park in Taltal, Antofagasta, combining 229 MW of solar, 128 MW of wind, and 340 MW of battery storage with up to four hours of capacity. The hybrid project, expected to begin operations in 2027, has an annual generation potential of nearly 1,000 GWh and a […]

Peugeot Citroën Argentina seeks to connect 11.9 MW 360E Palomar solar plant to national grid

November 20, 2025

Peugeot Citroën Argentina is seeking to connect its 11.9 MW 360E Palomar solar plant in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, to the Argentine Interconnected System (SADI). The connection, requested through Edenor, will allow the automaker to inject its self-generated solar energy into the national grid. Source: PV Magazine LATAM