Hive Energy announced a joint venture with the Transitional Energy Group (TEG) to develop a US$8 billion green ammonia project at the tip of South America

March 2, 2023

Hive Energy, a UK based green energy company with major green hydrogen and green ammonia projects in South Africa, announced a joint venture with the Transitional Energy Group (TEG) to develop a US$8 billion green ammonia project in the Chilean area of Tierra del Fuego. Source: Engineering News

The National Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Jamaica launched a solar energy solutions business loan program

March 2, 2023

Exim Bank of Jamaica is offering loans between $5-50 million (Jamaican) to small and medium-sized business operators looking to procure solar energy solutions. Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Guyana receives recognition for its efforts to preserve its forests and natural resources

March 2, 2023

Guyana has been recognized globally by the United Kingdom’s Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Territories, the Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment for its efforts to preserve its forests and natural resources. Guyana has one of the lowest deforestation rates in the world. Source: Caribbean Loop News

Brazilian electricity company, Copel, announces call for R&D projects for low-carbon hydrogen from biomass & biofuels

March 2, 2023

Copel, the Brazilian electricity company, launched a public call for R&D projects for new technologies related to the production of low-carbon hydrogen. The projects must fit into at least one of the four lines of research defined in the call which are production, distribution, storage, and applications. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Enel Green Power begins construction on largest PV project in Colombia with total capacity of 487 MW

March 2, 2023

Enel Green Power started the construction of the Guayepo I and II plant, the largest in Colombia. The plant will have an installed capacity of 486.7 MW from more than 820,600 solar panels. Source: PV Magazine LATAM 

Chilean companies eligible for up to US$1.5 million to finance RE self-generation projects via the Ponle energía a tu empresa program

March 2, 2023

The Ponle energía a tu empresa program, funded by the European Union is offering up to US$1.5 million to Chilean companies to finance electric or thermal self-generation projects with renewable energy in hopes of directly benefiting more than 100 micro, small, medium and large companies. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

The Center for Solar Energy Technologies of Fraunhofer Chile develops evaluation tool for green hydrogen production, storage and transportation projects

March 2, 2023

The Center for Solar Energy Technologies of Fraunhofer Chile has developed the Green Hydrogen Explorer (EHV) that evaluates the leveled cost of hydrogen (LCOH) for green hydrogen production, storage, and transportation projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Argentinian energy company, Genneia placed green bonds equivalent to US$73 million to finance the construction of its solar and wind projects in the country

March 2, 2023

Argentinian energy company, Genneia, announced the placement of green bonds equivalent to US$73 million to help finance the 60 MW Tocota III solar plant and the 103.5 MW La Elbita wind project. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

AES Andes submits plans for a 392 MW PV and wind power park with storage to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile

March 2, 2023

AES Andes announced a submission to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile for a hybrid park with a total capacity of 392 MW of PV and wind power with storage. The project includes the construction of a PV park with an installed capacity of approximately 252 MW, a 140 MW wind farm and a battery […]