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Mexico invites private developers to apply for 34 renewable energy projects worth US7.1 billion
October 24, 2025
Mexico’s energy ministry has invited private developers to apply for generation permits for 34 renewable energy projects—23 solar and 11 wind—totaling nearly 6 GW and US$7.1 billion in investment. The projects are prioritized for accelerated permitting, with applications due October 24 and approvals expected in December. Source: BNAmericas
Copiapó becomes first South American city with 100% electric public bus fleet
October 24, 2025
The Chilean city of Copiapó has become the first in South America to run a 100% electric public bus fleet, with 121 electric buses operating on 12 urban routes powered entirely by renewable energy. The project, led by Copec Voltex, features an electric terminal, fast chargers, intelligent operational software, and modern bus amenities like air […]
Cuba continues push for renewable energy, 19 wind farms under construction
October 24, 2025
Cuba now operates 32 photovoltaic parks out of the 55 planned for 2025, providing a total of 715 MW and contributing 9% of the country’s electricity generation in September, up from 2% in January. Additionally, 19 wind farms totaling 415 MW are under construction pushing Cuba toward exceeding its 1,000 MW renewable target this year. […]
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$475 million for 357 MW Copiapó solar project in Chile
October 24, 2025
Atlas Renewable Energy secured US$475 million to build the 357 MW Copiapó Solar project in northern Chile, including a 320 MW, four-hour storage system. The project will supply electricity to Grupo CAP under 15-year contracts, supporting mining operations with reliable power. It is expected to generate 750 GWh annually and begin operations in 2026. Source: […]
Project InnerSpace launches GeoMap South America to uncover geothermal potential
October 24, 2025
Project InnerSpace has unveiled GeoMap™ South America, a free exploration platform revealing the continent’s vast untapped geothermal resources — among the highest heat flow zones globally. The tool integrates millions of surface and subsurface data points, identifying major geothermal opportunities across the Andes for power generation, mining, and urban heating. Highlights include an estimated 1,200 […]
Chile’s Enap nears completion of first green hydrogen plant in Magallanes
October 24, 2025
State-owned Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap) is close to completion of Chile’s first green hydrogen plant in Cabo Negro, Magallanes. The 1 MW facility — featuring German-made PEM electrolyzer technology — is expected to be fully operational by early 2026. Source: Fuel Cells Works
EDP partners with McDonald’s to power 156 Brazilian restaurants with solar energy
October 24, 2025
McDonald’s has signed a 12-year agreement with EDP who will supply renewable energy from the Solar Novo Oriente plant in São Paulo, powering 156 restaurants across six Brazilian states. The partnership, involving 38 franchisees, will generate over 61 GWh annually — enough to avoid 3,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year. Source: EDP
Powerchina delivers 200 MW Guayepo III solar farm in Colombia ahead of schedule
October 24, 2025
Powerchina has completed the 200 MW Guayepo III solar farm in northern Colombia, connecting it to the grid six days ahead of schedule for Enel Colombia. The project features over 457,000 panels across 688 hectares and forms part of a 486.7 MW complex with Guayepo I and II — one of the country’s largest solar […]
UWI, Niterra, and Kenesjay Green partner to launch pioneering green hydrogen project in Trinidad and Tobago
October 24, 2025
The University of the West Indies (UWI), Niterra Co., Ltd. of Japan, and Kenesjay Green Limited have signed an MOU to launch the H2-TTransform Project in Trinidad and Tobago — a pioneering green hydrogen initiative. The project will pilot Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) technology, which can produce hydrogen up to 30% more efficiently than […]