September 2023 - New Energy Events

Winners of inaugural Caribbean Infrastructure Industry Awards announced
September 29, 2023
New Energy Events, hosts of the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF), the largest annual gathering of the regional infrastructure market, announced today the four winners of its inaugural CARIF Industry Awards. The Awards – which recognize excellence and innovation in the delivery of Caribbean infrastructure policy, projects, and financings – were honored on stage at the […]
Power producer, EDF, files for an environmental impact study (EIS) for a 557-MW generation project in Chile
September 28, 2023
Power producer, EDF, filed for an environmental impact study (EIS) for a 557-MW wind, solar, BESS hybrid project in Chile’s Antofagasta. Source: Renewables Now
Ecuador’s ministry of energy and mining plans to invest US$282 million in grids for sustainable shrimp farming
September 28, 2023
Ecuador’s ministry of energy and mining announced plans to invest US$282 million into grid enlargement and modernisation for sustainable shrimp farming. Source: Renewables Now
Cubico acquires 121 MW in wind and solar projects in Uruguay
September 28, 2023
Cubico acquired 121 MW in wind and solar projects, maintaining its position as the largest individual private owner of renewable assets in Uruguay. Source: Energy Digital
St. Vincent & Grenadines endorse the Bridgetown Initiative
September 28, 2023
St. Vincent & Grenadines endorsed the Bridgetown Initiative, which was created by Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, to transform the flow of climate finance to the Global South. Source: NBCSVG
The IDB and Banco do Brasil sign letter of intent to fund sustainable development in the Amazon rainforest
September 28, 2023
The IDB and Banco do Brasil signed a letter of intent for a US$250 million credit line to fund sustainable development in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. Source: Reuters
Ecoener commissions 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic
September 28, 2023
Spanish renewable energy company, Ecoener, commissioned 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic, increasing its operational capacity to 300 MW. Source: Renewables Now
CAF supports ANDE’s efforts to increase its electric fleet
September 28, 2023
CAF’s E-mobility program provided ANDE with funding for up to 300 electric buses, 400 light cargo vehicles, and 20 fast charging stations. Source: BN Americas
Colombia signs MoU with South Korea for the development of the hydrogen industry
September 28, 2023
Colombia and South Korea strengthened international ties by signing an MoU for the development of hydrogen. Source: Energy News