How much renewables expansion is needed for a global green hydrogen economy?

July 14, 2021

Hydrogen is increasingly being touted as the molecule of choice for the energy systems of the future. It has a vast range of potential applications, from heating to long-distance transportation to steel production, and “green hydrogen” can be produced with renewable energy. But using solar or wind power to split water into hydrogen and oxygen […]

Government of Ceará and Qair Brasil sign agreement to develop renewable energy projects with an investment of almost $7B

July 7, 2021

Governor Camilo Santana signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Ceará department and the multinational Qair Brasil for the development of a green hydrogen production plant with electricity generated through the Wind Complex Marítimo Dragão do Mar and an offshore wind energy park. The total planned investment is US$ 6.95 billion, generating 2,000 […]

Bluestone to progress studies on geothermal project, Guatemala

July 7, 2021

Reporting on the progress on the company’s Cerro Blanco gold mining project in Guatemala, Bluestone Resources Inc. announced plans for an open pit gold mine development. Proceeding with a feasibility study, permitting, and capacity building in the communities within the area of influence, the element of “responsible development” is highlighted by Bluestone.   Source

Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands closer to getting $2 billion for electric grid repairs

July 5, 2021

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published a federal register notice for $1.93 billion in electrical grid funding, outlining the rules and regulations governing its use. The money is meant to help the electrical system become more resistant to future storms and climate change, as well as emit less carbon dioxide. It also requires […]

Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy Signs Agreements to acquire participation in the Monte Plata Solar power plant in the Dominican Republic

July 5, 2021

Impact asset manager Deetken Impact Sustainable Energy (DISE), announces the signing of agreements for the acquisition of the Monte Plata solar power plant in the Dominican Republic. DISE will participate through its two renewable energy Funds, H-REFF (Honduras Renewable Energy Financing Facility) and CABEF (Caribbean Basin Sustainable Energy Fund), that co-invest in Central America and […]

ECLAC: Caribbean has right conditions to become renewable energy hub

July 5, 2021

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the region has all the right conditions to become a renewable energy hub with great potential in green hydrogen. “Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have advantages for entering this market because their electricity matrices are relatively clean or are in the […]

Chile’s green lessons for emerging markets

July 5, 2021

According to the Editorial Board at the Financial Times, the dash for hydrogen shows that fossil fuels are not the only route to prosperity. They write, “there is, however, a notable exception to this climate-blind rush in Latin America towards hydrocarbons. Chile has put together one of the world’s most ambitious plans for renewable energy, […]

HDF Energy successful IPO to accelerate development in LAC region

July 5, 2021

HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France) has raised €132m ($156M) in a recent IPO that will help develop its first factory for utility-scale (1MW+) fuel cells using PEM technology. HDF also said that the IPO will support an acceleration in the development of HDF Energy’s power plants and continue its international expansion in addition to being […]

Colombia to launch road map to develop hydrogen as fuel

July 2, 2021

Colombia will launch plans in September to develop the production and use of hydrogen as a long-term clean energy source, the Minister of Mines and Energy said on Tuesday, while voicing hope this year’s oil and gas auction will be successful.   Source