Three key takeaways from CREF 2022

From our Editorial Team

May 19, 2022

After what seemed like an eternity of screen time, the 2022 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF 2022) took place recently in Miami and reunited the market around the energy transition in the region. Now that the dust has settled, we asked Caribbean leaders and experts to reflect on their top takeaways from this year’s event. […]

Albras to buy electricity from US$320 million Boa Sorte solar park

May 18, 2022

Albras, Brazil’s largest aluminum producer will buy electricity from a new 438 MW solar power plant to supply its facility in the state of Para. The power plant is set to be built through a joint venture between Actis (backed by Atlas Renewable Energy) and Hydro Rein. The total projected investment for the Boa Sorte […]

Government of Colombia prepares to issue regulations that will take advantage of geothermal resources in the country

May 18, 2022

The Government of Colombia released a roadmap designed to advance the country’s energy transition. It includes the issuance of regulations to stimulate the development of energy generation projects and take advantage of the geothermal resources in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

The Port of Rotterdam wants to supply Europe with hydrogen imported from Latin America and Australia

May 18, 2022

The Port of Rotterdam plans to use hydrogen imported from Latin America and Australia to potentially supply 4.6 million mt/year of hydrogen to Europe by 2030. Source: S&P Global

Enertrag to build Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub in Uruguay

May 18, 2022

Enertrag will develop the Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub in Uruguay. The project will consist of wind and solar plants, an electrolyzer, and conversion facilities for the production of green hydrogen and other derivatives. Source: Renewables Now 

Enel Green Power Panama installs the first panels during the second stage of construction at the Madre Vieja solar farm in Panama

May 18, 2022

Enel Green Power Panama started installing the first panels at the Madre Vieja solar farm in Panama. The project is in its second stage and includes the 13 MW Jaguito project and the 26 MW Esperanza project. Source: Renews.Biz

St. Vincents & Grenadines discusses the revival of the island’s geothermal project with Eavor Technologies

May 18, 2022

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in discussions with Canada’s Eavor Technologies about the revival of the island’s geothermal power project. The project could commence in 2024 with the possibility of 10 MW of geothermal power generation. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

IFC invests US$10 million in Vatia to promote Colombia’s renewable energy and climate goals

May 18, 2022

The IFC invested US$10 million in Vatia to promote Colombia’s renewable energy and climate goals, helping the country to diversify its energy sources and boost economic resilience. Source: Renewables Now

Monomeros will use offshore wind energy to fuel its new green ammonia plant in Colombia

May 18, 2022

Monomeros commits to using the energy from offshore wind to fuel its new US$300 million green ammonia plant in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now