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Ericsson signs US$220 million contract with Costa Rican Electricity Institute to deploy nationwide 5G network in Costa Rica
May 14, 2026
Ericsson has signed a US$220 million contract with the Costa Rican state-owned utility ICEto support the deployment of a nationwide 5G network in Costa Rica. The rollout will be carried out in phases and marketed under ICE’s retail brand Kölbi. Source: Data Center Dynamics
Ascenty Launches SPO05 and Begins SPO06 Expansion in São Paulo with 26 MW Capacity Boost
May 14, 2026
Ascenty has launched its SPO05 data center in Greater São Paulo, São Paulo, following an investment of about US$55 million, while also beginning construction of the adjacent SPO06 facility. Together, the two data centers will add 26 MW of capacity to the campus and are designed to support both traditional enterprise workloads and high-density applications […]
Chile Unlocks US$225M in clean energy investments with approval of green hydrogen project in Quintero Bay
May 14, 2026
Chile’s environmental ministers committee has confirmed approvals for a green hydrogen project and a power transmission development, unlocking a combined US$225 million in investment after both projects cleared environmental impact assessments but were delayed by appeals. The decision enables progress on a green hydrogen initiative in Quintero Bay led by GNL Quintero, which includes a […]
Mainstream Renewable Power commences commercial operations at 109.2 MW Ckhuri wind farm in Antofagasta Region
May 14, 2026
Mainstream Renewable Power has begun commercial operations at its 109.2 MW Ckhuri wind farm in Chile’s Antofagasta Region, following certification from the national grid operator SEN. The project, formerly known as Ckani, includes 26 Vestas turbines and is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 166,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
Agroexportaciones Nor Peru deploys 39 kWp solar system to power irrigation in Piura
May 14, 2026
A Peruvian agro-exporter, Agroexportaciones Nor Peru, has installed a 39.04 kWp solar photovoltaic system to power irrigation for its organic banana plantations in Piura, ittself in the Piura region. Supported by the ProInnóvate program of Peru’s Ministry of Production, the system helps supply energy for water pumping under a distributed generation model. Source: PV Magazine […]
Cuba launches first solar-plus-storage project to strengthen grid stability in Ciego de Ávila
May 14, 2026
Cuba has inaugurated its first photovoltaic project with integrated battery storage, the 5 MW “Mayor General Ángel del Castillo Agramonte” solar park in Ciego de Ávila. A donation from China, the project improves grid stability by enabling voltage regulation and providing localized power supply during contingencies. Source: Energia Estrategica
UTE suspends 30 MW Baygorria solar park tender in Uruguay
May 14, 2026
UTE has suspended the bidding process for a planned 30 MW solar park in Baygorria, Uruguay, following an administrative appeal and local objections to the project design and location. The tender, which included an estimated US$30 million investment and a retail investment participation model, was halted automatically under national procurement rules. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Valle del Cauca expands solar kits program to provide clean energy access for 1,600 indigenous students
May 14, 2026
More than 1,600 indigenous students across rural communities in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca now have access to solar power through the government’s Solar Kits program. The initiative, which was supported by an investment of about US$1.4 million, installs photovoltaic systems in off-grid schools, improving access to electricity for educational tools such as computers and tablets. […]
Bolivia proposes new electricity law to open power sector to private investment and competitive auctions
May 14, 2026
Bolivia has presented a draft Electricity and Renewable Energy Law aimed at opening the power sector to private investment and introducing competitive auctions for generation, transmission, and distribution projects. The reform would maintain ENDE as a key system player while shifting the market toward a more competitive structure with long-term contracts and regulatory oversight. Source: […]