# Solaria technological and energy investment in Uruguay

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/solaria-technological-and-energy-investment-in-uruguay
> Updated: 2026-10-16T00:50:51.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 3.

President Yamandú Orsi announced a $5.7 billion investment from the Spanish firm Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente to develop a technological park in Uruguay. The project, described by the government as the largest investment in the country's history, integrates data centers and solar photovoltaic plants under a free zone regime.

The investment is structured in two phases. The first phase allocates $5.5 billion for data center infrastructure with a 200 MW capacity and $200 million for solar power generation of up to 350 MW. The second phase aims to add an additional 300 MW of data center capacity. 

Facilities will be located across the departments of Canelones and San José, with the solar plant situated in Florida. The initiative seeks to leverage Uruguay's renewable energy matrix to meet global demand for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence services. The construction phase is projected to create approximately 3,100 jobs by 2029, with 1,500 permanent positions expected once fully operational.

## Claims

- President Yamandú Orsi announced a $5.7 billion investment from Solaria for data centers and solar energy in Uruguay. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The project will be developed under a free zone regime. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The first phase involves 200 MW of data center capacity and the full 350 MW of solar generation. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The project will be located in the departments of Canelones, San José, and Florida. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Construction is expected to create approximately 3,100 jobs by 2029. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The total investment includes $5.5 billion for data centers and $200 million for 350 MW of solar generation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The second phase will add another 300 MW of data center demand. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Yamandú Orsi announced a projected investment of US$ 5,700 million for data centers and solar energy in Uruguay. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The agreement was signed with the Spanish company Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government describes this as the largest investment announced in Uruguay's history. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Solaria to invest US$ 5.7 billion in Uruguay data centers and solar energy

Uruguay and Spanish firm Solaria announced a US$ 5.7 billion project to build data centers and solar plants, marking the largest investment in the country's history.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-announces-us-57-billion-data-center-investment

### 2026-10-13: Solaria to invest $5.7 billion in Uruguay data centers and solar energy

Spanish company Solaria will invest $5.7 billion in Uruguay to build data centers and solar power plants, creating thousands of jobs across Canelones, San José, and Florida.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yamboambato-highway-expansion-progresses-in-ecuador

### 2026-10-11: Uruguay launches tax credit to attract audiovisual productions

Uruguay has introduced a tax credit of up to 30% for audiovisual production and post-production expenses to attract international projects and stimulate local employment and industry growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-launches-tax-credit-to-attract-audiovisual-productions

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