President of Colombia confirmed for H2LAC keynote

August 31, 2022

We are excited to announce that His Excellency Gustavo Petro, President of the Republic of Colombia, has confirmed his participation as a Keynote at the Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC 2022). President Petro Urrego’s participation underscores his new Administration’s commitment to the growth of a low-carbon, hydrogen economy in Colombia. Also […]

CEMEX to implement the use of hydrogen technology at cement plant in Dominican Republic

August 24, 2022

CEMEX is set to start implementing hydrogen technology at its San Pedro De Macoris cement plant in the Dominican Republic as part of its Future In Action program. Source: CEMEX

The Bahamas will invest US$14.2 million into the installation of a 25 MW battery energy storage system at the Baillou Hill Power Plant, along with other projects

August 24, 2022

According to Philip Davis, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the government will invest US$14.2 million into the installation of a 25 MW battery energy storage system at the Baillou Hill Power Plant. They also plan to invest US$35 million into the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in the Family Islands, and feasibility studies on […]

The Ministry of Energy in Barbados launches a national energy storage policy

August 24, 2022

The Ministry of Energy in Barbados announced the creation of a national energy storage policy. Part of the policy includes mandatory storage systems for larger renewable energy supplies. Source: Barbados Today

Mexican grid operator reports droughts not affecting Mexico’s hydro plant supply

August 24, 2022

According to Mexico’s electricity grid operator, droughts are not affecting the supply from hydro plants in Mexico . Source: BNAmericas

Enel Chile starts commercial operation at Central Azabache, Chile’s first hybrid non-conventional renewable generation plant

August 24, 2022

Enel Chile received approval from the National Electrical Coordinator to commence operation of Central Azabache, the first hybrid non-conventional renewable generation plant at the national level. It has an installed capacity of 60.9 MW and is connected to the 90 MW Valle de Los Vientos wind farm. Source: BNAmericas

Chile’s state mining company, Codelco, plans to put 155 electric buses into operation

August 24, 2022

Codelco, Chile’s state mining company plans to put 155 electric buses into operation, making it the largest electric bus fleet in the Chilean mining sector. Source: BNAmericas

CC&L Infrastructure and CarbonFree Technology refinance approximately US$360 million of debt on their portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in Chile

August 24, 2022

CC&L Infrastructure and CarbonFree Technology successfully refinanced US$360 million in debt making it one of the largest solar project private placements in Chile. Source: Newswire

Engie SA secured a US$300 million loan from the IDB for a 296 MW wind farm in Peru

August 24, 2022

Engie SA secured a US$300 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank for the 260 MW Punta Lomitas wind farm in Peru, a 36.4 MW expansion, and a 60 km power line that will connect the plant to the national grid. Source: Renewables Now