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Grenergy inaugurates 3.5 GWh Elena battery plant in Chile, the largest in the Americas
June 10, 2026
Grenergy Renovables has inaugurated the 3.5 GWh Elena battery energy storage system in Chile’s Antofagasta region, calling it the largest battery storage plant in the Americas. The project is part of its Oasis de Atacama platform, which combines large-scale solar and storage infrastructure in northern Chile. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Peru approves environmental permit for 123 MWp San Joaquín solar project in Arequipa
June 10, 2026
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has approved the environmental declaration for the 123 MWp San Joaquín photovoltaic solar project in Arequipa, developed by Zelestra through its subsidiary San Joaquín Solar SAC. The project, located in La Joya, will be connected to the national grid via a 33 kV underground line feeding the San Martín […]
CGN Brazil Energy inaugurates 165 MW Lagoinha solar complex in Ceará
June 10, 2026
CGN Brazil Energy has inaugurated the 165-MW Lagoinha Solar Complex in Ceará. The project is expected to strengthen the regional electricity supply while advancing Brazil’s broader clean energy and sustainability goals. The solar complex also supports local economic development, with government officials highlighting its potential environmental and economic benefits for the Ceará region. Source: List […]
Iberdrola to invest US$5 billion in Bahia grid expansion through Neoenergia
June 10, 2026
Iberdrola plans to invest nearly USD 5 billion in electrical infrastructure in Brazil’s Bahia state through 2030 via its subsidiary Neoenergia. The investment will fund major grid expansion, including 54 substations, over 2,000 km of high-voltage lines, and 42,000 km of medium-voltage networks. The Bahia plan represents about half of Neoenergia’s broader USD 10 billion […]
Voltalia secures 322 MW grid capacity for data center projects in Brazil’s Pecém Complex
June 10, 2026
Voltalia SA has secured 322 MW of grid connection capacity to support potential large-scale data center developments at Brazil’s Pecém Industrial and Port Complex in Ceará state. The company signed a Transmission System Use Agreement with Brazil’s National Electric System Operator, strengthening its position in supplying power for digital infrastructure growth. Source: Renewables Now
Acciona Energía to nearly double Chile energy storage capacity with 980 MWh BESS project
June 10, 2026
Acciona Energía plans to build a 196 MW/980 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its El Romero solar farm in Chile’s Atacama region, with operations expected to begin by the end of 2027. The five-hour-duration project will nearly double the company’s energy storage capacity in Chile and complements the 200 MW/1 GWh BESS currently […]
CAP and Aceros AZA launch US$484 million green steel venture to revive Huachipato plant
June 10, 2026
Chilean companies CAP and Aceros AZA have agreed to combine their steel businesses to revive the historic Huachipato steel plant in Talcahuano through a new green steel venture valued at US$484 million. The new company, 85%-owned by AZA and 15%-owned by CAP, will use recycled scrap metal and electric arc furnace technology to produce lower-carbon […]
Genneia brings 180 MW San Rafael solar farm to full commercial operation in Argentina
June 10, 2026
Genneia has achieved full commercial operations of its 180 MW San Rafael solar farm in Mendoza province following a phased commissioning process. The US$180 million project is expected to generate more than 500 GWh of electricity annually for industrial customers under Argentina’s MATER renewable energy program. Source: Renewables Now
Argentina’s storage tender draws 235 bids totaling more than 8,300MW
May 28, 2026
Argentina’s latest energy storage tender drew 235 bids from 37 companies totaling more than 8,300MW, far surpassing the government’s 700MW target. The strong response highlights growing investor interest in battery storage as Argentina looks to improve grid reliability and reduce outages across key regions of the national interconnected system. Source: PV Magazine LATAM