TÜV Rheinland issues first green hydrogen certification in Latin America to the Linde-White Martins plant

December 22, 2022

TÜV Rheinland issued the first green hydrogen certificate in Latin America to the Linde-White Martins plant. The certification involved technical documentation, analyses, and audits over a period of around three months. Source: PR Newswire

CDB approves US$17 million in financing for geothermal project in Nevis

December 22, 2022

The CDB approved US$17 million in financing for the development of the geothermal project in Nevis. The project’s aim is to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions, and increase energy security. Source: Caribbean News Service

Energias de Portugal SA produced its first green hydrogen at its pilot electrolysis facility

December 22, 2022

Energias de Portugal SA produced its first green hydrogen at its pilot electrolysis facility in Ceara. The hydrogen plant’s development cost around US$8 million. Source: Renewables Now

Chile commenced operation on the world’s first photovoltaic plant that is built on a closed tailings dam

December 22, 2022

Chile inaugurated the world’s first photovoltaic plant built on a closed tailings dam. The 3 MW project cost a total of US$3 million. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Costa Rican energy company, greenenergy, implements program for schools to apply for the installation of a photovoltaic system

December 22, 2022

Costa Rican energy company, greenenergy, implements the Soy Soy Luciérnaga 2022-2023 program, which calls on schools to apply for the installation of a photovoltaic system that meets the institution’s energy needs. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Engie Energía Chile will construct a 638 MWh energy storage system

December 22, 2022

Engie Energía Chile will construct an energy storage system located in the Coya photovoltaic plant in the Antofagasta region. The project will have a capacity of 638 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

A photovoltaic solar power plant with an installed capacity of 1 MW was inaugurated in Filadelfia, Paraguay

December 22, 2022

The Fernheim Cooperative in Filadefia, Paraguay has inaugurated a photovoltaic solar power plant with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The power plant is estimated to meet the energy needs of 350 homes and function as an emergency network for public services in the city. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Mexican real estate investment trust, Fibra Macquarie, receives sustainability-linked loan for US$150 million

December 22, 2022

Mexican real estate investment trust, Fibra Macquarie, has received US$150 million in sustainability linked financing. The first part of the financing is worth US$75 million and will be distributed over a four-year term loan. Then an equal amount in a three-year revolving credit line will be distributed. Source: Latin Finance

IDB approves a US$1 billion line of credit for investments boosting productivity and sustainable development in Chile

December 22, 2022

The IDB approved a line of credit for US$1 billion towards investment projects in Chile that will aid in boosting productivity and sustainable development. The first disbursement of the 25-year loan – US$400 million, was already authorized. Source: Latin Finance