Renewables - Page 3 of 156 - New Energy Events

Chile grants first environmental license for US$423 million green hydrogen project in Calama
September 11, 2025
Chile has approved its first environmental license for a large-scale green hydrogen project, granting Susterra permission to build a US$423 million facility in the Calama mining district of Antofagasta. The plant will initially feature 20 MW of electrolysis to produce nearly 9,000 kg of hydrogen per day, with plans to scale up to 200 MW […]
Plug Power and GH2 Global partner to drive hydrogen-powered equipment in Brazil
September 11, 2025
Plug Power and Brazil’s GH2 Global have formed a strategic partnership to expand hydrogen-powered technologies in the country, starting with forklifts and logistics equipment. Their joint solutions aim to replace lead-acid batteries and fossil fuels such as diesel, LNG, and natural gas with zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell systems. Source: BNAmericas
Brazil connects Roraima to national grid
September 11, 2025
Brazil has officially connected Roraima, its last unlinked state, to the national electricity grid. The move is expected to cut about US$111 million in annual fuel costs from thermal generation while lowering carbon emissions. Source: Reuters
Bermuda launches tender for 10 MW floating solar project
September 11, 2025
Bermuda’s Regulatory Authority has launched a tender process for up to 10 MW of floating solar, which could be developed at one large site or across multiple smaller locations. The projects will connect to the island’s 22 kV grid, with the process unfolding in three phases: an expression of interest now, requests for qualification in […]
H2Brazil advances 800 MW green hydrogen project in Minas Gerais
September 11, 2025
H2Brazil is moving forward with the initial stage of its 800 MW green hydrogen and ammonia project in Uberaba, Minas Gerais. The development will be implemented in phases, beginning with 200 MW of electrolysers expected by 2028, expanding to 600 MW the following year, and reaching full capacity of 800 MW by 2030. Source: Renewables […]
Ecoener commissions Guatemala’s largest solar plant
September 11, 2025
Spanish renewable energy company Ecoener SA has launched operations at its 74.7 MWp El Carrizo solar park in Guatemala, now the country’s largest photovoltaic facility, bringing Ecoener’s global installed capacity above 500 MW. The project is expected to deliver around 157 GWh of clean electricity each year under a 10-year power purchase agreement. Source: Renewables […]
Argentina awards 667 MW in first battery storage tender
September 11, 2025
Argentina has concluded its first battery energy storage (BESS) tender, awarding 667 MW of projects—well above the 500 MW target—after receiving bids totaling 1,347 MW from 15 companies. The selected projects, representing over US$540 million in investment, will be installed in the Buenos Aires metro area and are expected to come online within 12–18 months. […]
Eoliasur wins environmental approval for US$135 million, 200 MW battery storage project in Chile’s Biobio region
September 11, 2025
Argentina-based Eoliasur (Flexen) has secured environmental approval for its 200 MW Charruana battery energy storage project in Chile’s Biobio region, representing a US$135 million investment. Construction is slated to start in mid-2026 and take about a year to complete. Source: Renewables Now
CDB reaches landmark financial close on facility for Dominica’s 10 MW geothermal project
September 11, 2025
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has reached financial close on a facility for Dominica’s 10 MW geothermal power project, led by the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ormat Technologies). The project combines US$34.8 million in concessional funding (US$25.4 million from the Green Climate Fund via an IDB-GCF programme, and US$9.4 million […]