BNDES extends an US$8.4 million loan to CRI GEO Biogas for the development of a 2.15 MW biogas plant

October 19, 2022

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved a loan extension of US$8.4 million to CRI GEO Biogas for the implementation of a 2.15 MW biogas plant in San Paulo. Source: Renewables Now

Voltalia announces the completion of its 320 MW solar plant in Brazil.

October 19, 2022

Voltalia’s 320MW solar plant in Brazil is now fully operational. Source: Renewables Now

Brookfield Renewable and Stonefield will invest US$1 billion into the InterEnergy Group

October 19, 2022

Brookfield Renewable and Stonepeak partner to invest up to US$1 billion into the InterEnergy Group over the next four years. InterEnergy Group has operations in the Dominican Republic, Panama, Jamaica, Chile and Uruguay. Source: Renewables Now

IMF loans US$710 million to Costa Rica through the Resilience and Sustainability Trust

October 19, 2022

Costa Rica will borrow US$710 million from the IMF through the Resilience and Sustainability Trust, a new program to help countries counter the economic risks of climate change. Source: Latin Finance

Mexican bottling company, Coca-Cola Femsa, sells US$300 million of social-sustainable bonds in local market

October 19, 2022

Coca-Cola Femsa, the Mexican bottling company, has sold US$300 million of social-sustainable bonds in the local market. They will use the money to focus on financing local community development projects. Source: Latin Finance

Brazil reaches new milestone by surpassing 20 GW of installed PV capacity

October 19, 2022

Brazil has surpassed 20 GW of installed PV capacity in October, one month after reaching 19 GW. Source: Renewables Now

The Industrias Cachimayo ammonium nitrate plant is the first green hydrogen plant in Peru with green certification

October 19, 2022

Engie Energia Peru certified that 100% of the energy consumption for the operation of the Industrias Cachimayo ammonium nitrate plant comes from renewable sources. It is the first hydrogen production plant in Peru with green certification. Source: Renewables Now

Brazil’s 2W Energia to supply local bank branches with clean electricity

October 19, 2022

Brazil’s 2W Energia signed a PPA with local bank, BANRISUL, to supply around 100 branches with renewable power. Source: Renewables Now

Engie Chile to build a 300 MW solar farm and storage facility

October 19, 2022

Engie Chile plans to expand an existing solar farm in Chile by building an additional 300MW to the farm and linking around 180 MW of batteries. The expansion will be conducted in two 150 MW phases. Source: Renewables Now