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Volcano Energy Commissions One Hundred Megawatt Renewable Power Facility for Salvadoran Bitcoin Mining

The Salvadoran public-private partnership Volcano Energy officially commissioned a new one hundred megawatt solar and wind generation facility in the Santa Ana department. The plant establishes a fully renewable energy source to power domestic Bitcoin mining operations while supplying excess electricity to the national grid.
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International Cruise Operators Commit to Year-Round Port Calls at Acajutla Following Infrastructure Upgrades

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Volaris El Salvador Launches Direct Flights to Europe and South America to Boost International Tourism

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Inter-American Development Bank Approves Two Hundred Million United States Dollars for Salvadoran Climate Projects

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El Salvador and Costa Rica Sign Agreement to Harmonize Regional Digital Finance Regulations

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Global Automotive Parts Manufacturer Moves Production From Asia to El Salvador Free Trade Zone

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International Hospitality Groups Commit Five Hundred Million United States Dollars to Surf City Expansion

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