March 2022 - Page 2 of 4 - New Energy Events

IDB issues request for EOI to assist Barbados in structuring a framework for a larger capacity of utility-scale RE and storage
March 29, 2022
The IDB issued a request for expressions of interest to assist Barbados in structuring a competitive framework to secure a larger capacity of utility-scale renewable energy and/or storage. The winner will create a procurement process that will include pre-qualification requirements and documents, tender documents, and evaluation criteria. Source: BN Americas
CCREEE launches two data enhancement tools to assist the region in meeting its energy targets
March 29, 2022
The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) launched two data enhancement tools designed to assist the region meet its energy targets. The first, the Caricom Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH), is a data portal with renewable energy and energy efficiency applications. The second, the Caricom Energy Information System, will support government technical officers […]
The Republic of Chile issued the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond
March 29, 2022
The Republic of Chile issued the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond, a US$2 billion 4.35% note due March 2042. The bond was listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market and Sustainable Bond Market. Source: The London Stock Exchange
El Salvador to issue bitcoin bonds through geothermal company, LaGeo
March 29, 2022
El Salvador will use LaGeo, the state-owned geothermal company, to issue bitcoin bonds. The plan foresees the bonds to go to the market between May and July. Source: Think Geo Energy
Banco Popular Dominicano approves green bond issue of USD 45 million
March 29, 2022
The Banco Popular Dominicano approved the issuance of a US$45 million green bond to finance new renewable energy, electro-mobility, and eco-efficiency projects. Source: Bloomberg Linea
Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul signed an MoU with Enerfin do Brasil to construct a green hydrogen project
March 29, 2022
The government of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul signed an MoU with Enerfin do Brasil, the Brazil-based renewables subsidiary of Spanish infrastructure builder Elecnor SA to construct a green hydrogen project in the state’s Rio Grande port. Source: Renewables Now
UK looks to build deeper cooperation with the Caribbean
March 17, 2022
By: Jonathan Knott CMG, HM Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, UK Department of International Trade When COP26 ended, I’m sure the feeling of all those present was that a lot of progress had been made in terms of ideas, projects and effective actions, but that the job was far from done. By […]
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signs three PPA’s for 128 MW of solar and biomass projects
March 17, 2022
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signed three PPA’s for 128 MW for two solar parks with a combined capacity of 93 MW and one biomass-based project of 35 MW. The overall investment for the plants will be $197 million. Source: Renewables Now
IDB issues EOI to help support GPL’s shift to modernize Guyana’s grid
March 17, 2022
The IDB issued a call for expressions of interest to help support Guyana Power & Light’s shift towards grid modernization. The efforts include assisting with GPL’s smart grid deployment to incorporate intermittent renewable energy systems. Source: BN Americas