Chile’s CNE released list of power producers that will compete in the 2022 auction to supply electricity until 2041

July 13, 2022

The Chilean Energy Commission CNE released the list of power producers that will compete in the 2022 auction to supply 5,250 GWh of electricity per year until 2041. Source: Renewables Now 

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency and CAF renew partnership to advance infrastructure initiatives across LAC

July 13, 2022

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency renewed its partnership with CAF to advance sustainable infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The joint action plan will support clean energy, transportation, digital connectivity, climate, water, and environment-related infrastructure projects. Source: USTDA

Geothermal greenhouse project in Coz Coz, Chile, comes online

July 13, 2022

A geothermal greenhouse project promoted by CEGA has been completed in Coz Coz, in the district of Panguipulli, Chile, and will provide tomatoes all year round. The Innovation Fund for Competitiveness (FIC) financed the initiative. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

BNDES announces program to finance pilot projects for the production or use of green hydrogen

July 13, 2022

BNDES announced a new program to finance pilot projects for the production or use of green hydrogen. The maximum amount of funding is around US$17 million, and the bank plans to expand its financing lines to support larger-scale green hydrogen projects soon. Source: EPBR

Sol Ecolution and Blue Circle Energy signed an MoU to jointly promote community solar projects in Barbados

July 13, 2022

Sol Ecolution, the renewable energy and low-carbon unit of Caribbean group Sol Petroleum and the Barbados based firm, Blue Circle Energy, signed an MoU for the joint promotion of around 30 MW community solar projects in Barbados. Source: Sol Petroleum

GEOLAC 2022 arrives in Mexico City as an in-person event

July 8, 2022

The annual Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC) is returning to in-person! Taking place at the Hilton Reforma Mexico City, this marks the comeback of the only regionally focused event on the LAC geothermal calendar. To be held on November 7-8th, GEOLAC 2022 will follow Covid-19 national, state and local guidelines for […]

Announcing H2LAC Industry Awards

July 6, 2022

New Energy Events, hosts of the Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC), the largest annual gathering of the regional Hydrogen market, announced today the launch of the inaugural H2LAC Industry Awards. The Awards – which will recognize excellence in projects, programs and people driving forward the Hydrogen economy in Latin America and […]