Latin America

Hydro-solar project to power copper mine in Ecuador Mar 07, 2024

SolGold PLC has signed a MoU to spearhead a hydro-solar initiative to power its Cascabel copper-gold mine project in northern Ecuador.

Mytilineos acquires 588MW solar portfolio in Chile Jan 12, 2024

GE and Iberdrola ‘milestone’ gas plant fires up in Mexico Jan 04, 2024

The potential of microgrids for use in industry and business Dec 19, 2023

EU announces next hydrogen bank auction and backs project in Brazil Nov 21, 2023

World Energy Council welcomes Brazil as a new member Nov 17, 2023

Sep 01, 2023

A Green Hydrogen Valley is to be developed on the island of Aruba by Acciona Energia and the state-owned energy entities.

BayWa r.e. solar acquisition marks Brazilian market entrance

Aug 31, 2023

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade is acquiring Brazilian solar developer Ribeiro Solar, launching product distribution in the Brazilian market.

ANDRITZ wins contract to modernize Jaguara hydropower plant in Brazil

Aug 12, 2023

ENGIE Brasil Energia has awarded ANDRITZ a contract for modernization of the 424MW Jaguara hydropower plant.

IDB to finance 1,890MW Salto Grande hydroelectric modernisation

Jul 06, 2023

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved up to $800 million to support the modernization of the Salto Grande Binational Hydroelectric Complex.

Dominica’s geothermal and hydrogen projects advance

Jun 16, 2023

Dominica’s geothermal project is set to deliver power to the island as well as to form the foundation for a large scale green hydrogen complex.

Mitsubishi Power supplies gas turbines for 1.6GW peaker plant in Brazil

May 19, 2023

Mitsubishi Power is part of a new consortium that has signed a contract with Portocem Geração de Energia S.A. to build the Portocem Thermoelectric Power Plant…

bp and Shell break ground on 112MW solar plant in Trinidad and Tobago

Apr 19, 2023

A sod turning ceremony has taken place at Brechin Castle in Trinidad and Tobago, signaling the island nation’s first utility-scale solar project.

GE wins second gas turbine order for 590MW reserve plant in Brazil

Apr 13, 2023

GE has secured a second order for its H-Class gas turbine technology from Brazilian gas operator Eneva for the Azulão II Reserve Power Plant.

Vestas secures 1.3GW onshore contract in Brazil

Apr 01, 2023

Vestas has secured its largest onshore wind turbine order to date, a 1.3GW deal for two projects in Brazil, the company announced.

Iberdrola boss Galán vows to be ‘faithful ally in Brazil’s energy transition’

Mar 23, 2023

Spanish energy boss makes pledge to President Lula da Silva while visiting renewable energy complex.

Repsol Ibereólica Renovables wind farm powers up in Chile

Feb 15, 2023

Repsol Ibereólica Renovables Chile has announced that its second wind project in Atacama, Chile, has started producing power.

Statkraft Peru adds solar and wind to its hydro-heavy portfolio

Jan 27, 2023

Statkraft Peru has acquired the shares of two companies; GR Vale SAC, owner of the LUPI solar project located in Carumas and GR Bayovar SAC, owner of the EMMA w…

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