Celsia SA launches operation at 9.9 MW solar farm in Colombia

June 23, 2023

Celsia SA launched operation at its 9.9 MW solar farm in Colombia. The project saw a total investment of US$13.2 million. Source: Renewables Now 

White Martins signs deal with local energy company to procure electricity from a 582 MW wind complex in Brazil

June 23, 2023

Industrial and medical gases firm, White Martins, signed a contract with Omega Energia SA to procure renewable energy electricity from the 582 MW Chui wind complex. Source: Renewables Now

Mexico’s state-run lithium company examines the possibility of geothermal extraction of the white metal

June 23, 2023

Mexico’s state-run lithium company is exploring the potential of geothermal extraction of the white metal, which will complement the primary method of extraction from clay-based deposits. Source: Reuters

Glenfarne Energy Transition and Samsung team up to develop green ammonia in Chile

June 8, 2023

U.S. company, Glenfarne Energy Transition, and South Korean tech company, Samsung Engineering, have partnered to work on a green ammonia project in Chile, and they are currently analyzing third-party projects. The joint portfolio has more than 40 publicly announced green hydrogen initiatives in the country. Source: BNAmericas

IDB approves US$400 million loan to support green hydrogen development in Chile

June 8, 2023

The IDB has approved a loan of US$400 million to help develop the green hydrogen industry and its derivatives in Chile. Source: BNAmericas

Echoenergia Participacoes SA starts construction on seven solar parks in the state of Bahia

June 8, 2023

Brazilian renewable energy firm, Echoenergia Participacoes SA, has begun constructing its 351.1 MW solar PV complex in Bahia. The project includes seven solar parks. Source: Renewables Now 

Eneva launches 692.4 MW solar PV project in Brazil

June 8, 2023

Eneva, the Brazilian natural gas and power company, has started full operation at the 692.4 MW Futurta 1 solar photovoltaic project in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now 

The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission signs concessions for 148 MW of solar farms

June 8, 2023

The Dominican Republic’s National Energy Commission has signed definitive concessions for the construction of 148 MW of solar farms on the island. Source: Renewables Now 

Bahia government launches 180 MW wind complex

June 8, 2023

The government of Bahia launched the 180-MW Tanque Novo wind complex. The total investment for the construction of the complex was US$229.84 million. Source: Renewables Now