# Global solar energy infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-solar-energy-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-04T22:01:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Solar photovoltaic energy expansion is progressing across various regions, including Central America and Europe. In Central America, markets such as Panama and Guatemala have seen significant growth. Panama has emerged as a leading market, with several projects including Chupampa, Capira Solar, La Villa Solar, San Carlos Solar, and four UP projects entering commercial operation.

Further developments include large-scale projects in Spain and Costa Rica. In Spain, the Clavellinas photovoltaic project has initiated environmental processing, aiming for a capacity of 139.68 MW. In Costa Rica, an $89 million contract was awarded for the Abangares solar plant in Guanacaste, a project intended to support the nation’s hydroelectric-dependent grid and is expected to be operational by August 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Solar energy expansion: New major projects announced in Spain and Costa Rica

New large-scale solar projects are underway, including a 139.68 MW plant in Villarrobledo, Spain, and an $89 million photovoltaic facility in Abangares, Costa Rica.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-bilbao-line-4-project-approved-for-2027-start

### 2026-09-28: Solar energy expansion transforms Central American power grids

Solar energy expansion is driving electrical transformation in Central America, led by significant new photovoltaic project operations in Panama and Guatemala.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solar-energy-expansion-transforms-central-american-power-grids

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