April 2023 - New Energy Events

Energy Leaders Recognized at 5th annual CREF Industry Awards
April 27, 2023
THE BEST IN CARIBBEAN CLEAN ENERGY REVEALED AT CARIBBEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM New Energy Events, hosts of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), the largest annual gathering of the regional energy market, announced today the 11 winners of its 5th annual CREF Industry Awards. The Awards – which recognize excellence in projects, programs and people […]
Clean energy and regional integration as pillars for energy security in the Caribbean
April 27, 2023
By: Gary Jackson (CCREEE), Joseph Williams (CDB), and Roberto G. Aiello (IDB) In the context of the current climate crisis, the world is shifting towards a new global energy economy characterized by an increasing uptake of clean energy technologies. At the same time, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted the conventional energy markets bringing uncertainty on […]
The Chinese Development Bank gives BNDES a US$1.3 billion credit line for infrastructure projects
April 27, 2023
BNDES received a credit line of US$1.3 billion from the Chinese Development Bank for investments in energy and infrastructure projects. Source: Latin Finance
IDB sells US$373 million worth in sustainable bonds
April 27, 2023
IDB sells US$373 million worth of five-year sustainable bonds in the sterling market. Source: LatinFinance
A 23 MW PV park begins operations in Cuba
April 27, 2023
The Vietnamese company, Thai Binh Green PowerInvestment Corporation has officially started operation at the 23 MW PV park in Cuba. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) is seeking environmental approval for a wind project in Chile
April 27, 2023
FRV is seeking environmental approval to install a 316.8-MW wind farm in Chile. The project’s total investment is around US$340 million. Source: Renewables Now
Research company, Cornwall Insight’s ranks Chile sixth on their Low-carbon Hydrogen Index
April 27, 2023
Chile is ranked number six on Cornwall Insight’s Low-carbon Hydrogen Index for 2023. The country rose two spots from last year and has the potential to be a global leader in the emerging hydrogen economy. Source: Renewables Now
Paraguay plans to announce a new national hydrogen strategy
April 27, 2023
Paraguay prepares to add new national hydrogen strategy that will cover all sectors, such as industry, residential, etc. The roadmap that was released in 2021 was for transportation only. Source: Energia Estrategica
Chile announces national lithium strategy, which stipulates that the state should control production and development
April 27, 2023
Chile announced its national lithium strategy, which will put the state in control of the production. Current existing contracts with lithium providers will remain as is, but in the future, the state-owned lithium company will lead public-private partnerships. Source: Renewables Now