Chile approves Ibereólica’s 446MW solar PV plant

January 11, 2017

Chile’s environmental authority (SEA) approved Ibereólica’s 446MW solar photovoltaic project. The $535m project Elena, located to Chile’s Antofagasta district, will be one of the most ambitious solar projects in the region. The project consists of the construction and operation of two identical Photovoltaic Plants (FV-1 and FV-2) of 223 MW each, so that there will […]

Peru identifies sites for hydropower and wind potential

January 11, 2017

This week, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) released updated maps showing hydroelectric potential in the South and wind potential across the country. The following basins were identified as having great potential for optimal electricity generation: Apurímac, Madre de Dios, Purús, Grande, Chili, Tambo and Titicaca. This work was developed as part of the agreement […]

Latin America expected to account for 50% of global biogas revenues in the next decade

January 11, 2017

A new report from Future Market Insights suggests a bright future for Latin America’s biogas markets. During the forecast period 2016-2026, the authors stated that between 2016 and 2026, the global biogas revenues will double, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin America among key regions fueling demand. The APAC biogas market is predicted to grow relatively fast at […]

Mexico eases path to small-scale solar PV

January 11, 2017

Mexico has launched a guide for the interconnection of power generation systems smaller than 500 kW, outlining the technical and administrative aspects of the process. The Secretariat of Energy (SENER) said Tuesday that the government has also taken measures to simplify the procedures for the connection of distributed generation (DG) systems, such as rooftop solar […]

Five-in-Five: Dr. Devon Gardner on Sustainable Energy in the Caribbean

January 10, 2017

New Energy Events interview series, Five-in-Five, features concise and incisive interviews with leading industry players. We’ll be putting five market-critical questions to each of our interviewees over the course of a five minute segment. Ahead of the Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF) in late January, New Energy Events spoke with Dr. Devon Gardner, Programme Manager for Energy and […]

Guyana: 2017 will accelerate transition to “green State”

January 10, 2017

Guyana re-commits to pursuing a low-emissions path to economic development as the transition to a green State accelerates said Guyanese president in his New Years speech. “We look forward to a happy year as we continue to move purposefully along the path towards the establishment of a ‘green state’.  The ‘green state’ will see us […]

Mexico and US sign framework for cross-border electricity market

January 9, 2017

Mexico and the US may soon be connected by more than just a border, as the US Energy Secretary met with Mexican Energy Department to start building a framework for a cross-border electricity market. Ernest Moniz was in Mexico over the weekend to sign a framework agreement on principles aimed at recreating a similar electricity […]

Brazil: Enel receives $115m loan from Brazilian Development Bank

January 6, 2017

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has signed a 20 year term loan agreement worth about $115m with The Enel Group to finance industrial projects and large-scale infrastructure in Brazil. Enel Global Renewable Energies head Francesco Venturini said: “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this transaction, which is testament to the solidity of our […]

Nicaragua: Public and private sector to meet next month to define priorities for energy sector

January 5, 2017

In a portfolio totaling $600 billion, energy entrepreneurs have identified ten renewable energy projects – including geothermal, hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass, the chairman of the House Energy of Nicaragua (CEN), César Zamora said yesterday. According to Zamora, energy entrepreneurs will meet with government officials in the first half of February to analyze the expansion plan in energy and […]