October 2022 - Page 3 of 4 - New Energy Events

Neoen launches commercial operation of two batteries within the Capella and Providencia solar plants in El Salvador.
October 5, 2022
French company Neoen began commercial operation of two batteries within the Capella and Providencia solar plants in El Salvador, with a total storage capacity of 11 MW/8 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Puerto Rico launches proposal process to acquire at least 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity
October 5, 2022
The Energy Bureau of Puerto Rico launched a proposal process to acquire at least 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity and 500 MW of energy storage. Source: PV Magazine
Jamaica announces plans for a floating 45 MW solar project on the surface of the Mona Reservoir
October 5, 2022
Jamaica launches a new floating solar project that includes 45 MW of solar panels on the surface of the Mona Reservoir. The project, financed by Derillion Energy Limited, costs US$62.5 million and will generate clean, renewable energy for the site. Source: Carib Journal
Engie Energia Chile will buy a 101 MW wind farm in Chile for US$77 million
October 5, 2022
Engie Energia Chile will buy the 101 MW San Pedro wind farm located on the southern island of Chiloé in Chile for US$77 million. The deal includes an authorized expansion of up to 151 MW. Source: Wind Power Monthly
IFC and IDB Invest have partnered with HDF Energy and Rubis to develop the first green hydrogen plant in Barbados
October 5, 2022
The IFC and IDB Invest are partnering with HDF Energy and Rubis to develop the first green hydrogen power plant in Barbados. The project includes a 50 MW solar generation facility with green hydrogen and lithium battery storage. Source: Pressroom IFC
Neoenergia will work with Prumo to develop a study for the production of offshore green hydrogen in Rio
October 5, 2022
Neonenergia signed an MoU with Brazilian logistics player, Prumo, to develop a study regarding the production of green hydrogen and offshore wind generation in the Act Port area in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Source: Renewables Now
CGN Brasil Energia e Participacoes and mining company Sul Americana de Metais are developing an 800 MW solar park in the state of Minas Gerais
October 5, 2022
The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil and Invest Minas authorized an agreement between CGN Brasil Energia e Participacoes and mining company, Sul Americana de Metais for the development of an 800 MW solar park in the region. The project requires around US$554 million in investment. Source: Renewables Now
Toyota’s financing division in Mexico received a loan from BBVA to fund loans for hybrid vehicles
October 5, 2022
Toyota’s financing division in Mexico received a green loan for US$225 million from a local branch of the Spanish bank, BBVA, to fund loans for hybrid vehicles. Source: Latin Finance
Mexico state Edomex expects to raise around US$147 million through the sale of their first sustainable bonds
October 5, 2022
The State of Mexico, Edomex, anticipates the sale of their first sustainable bonds in the local market will raise around US$147 million. Source: Latin Finance