October 2023 - New Energy Events

BNDES is set to loan São Paulo US$497 million for the purchase of electric buses
October 27, 2023
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved a loan for US$497 million to fund the purchase of between 1,000 and 1,300 new electric buses in São Paulo Source: Rio Times Online
Engie Energía Perú wins land rights for a 300 MW solar project in Peru
October 27, 2023
Peru granted the land rights for a 300 MW solar project in the Moquegua region to Engie Energía Perú. Source: BM Americas
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and IFC team up to invest in increasing energy grid resilience in Barbados
October 27, 2023
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the provision of up to $41 million in blended concessional financing to support IFC’s proposed investment in RenewStable Barbados, a 50 MW solar generation facility with green hydrogen and lithium-ion battery storage that will provide clean and stable electricity to the Barbadian grid. Source: Pressroom IFC
Brazil’s Ceara signs MoU with GoVerde Energia for the production of solar energy and green ammonia
October 27, 2023
Brazil’s Ceara state government signed an MoU with GoVerde Energia to collaborate on the production of solar energy and green ammonia at the port of Pecem. The project has an expected investment of US$597.6 million. Source: Renewables Now
Argentine cement and energy group PCR SA connects three new wind farms totaling 198 MW
October 27, 2023
Argentine cement and energy group PCR SA connected three wind projects, the 112.5-MW San Luis Norte farm in the San Luis Province, the 49.5-MW Vivorata project, and the 36-MW Mataco III project, both in the Buenos Aires Province. Source: Renewables Now
Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc inaugurates BESS alongside its 68-MW solar farm in Chile
October 27, 2023
Canada’s Innergex Renewable Energy Inc inaugurated a battery energy storage system (BESS) located alongside its 68-MW Salvador solar farm in Chile. The project required an investment of US$75 million. Source: Renewables Now
The Brazilian Senate’s Environment Committee (CMA) drafts bill to regulate the use of hydrogen
October 27, 2023
The Brazilian Senate’s Environment Committee (CMA) approved a draft bill to regulate the use of hydrogen and green hydrogen as an energy source. Source: Renewables Now
TotalEnergies to invest US$98.8 billion in Brazil
October 27, 2023
TotalEnergies will invest US$98.8 billion in Brazil, including the development of offshore wind projects. Source: Renewables Now
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) plans to shut down two fossil fuel-fired power plants and replace them with RE
October 27, 2023
Jamaica Public Service (JPS is expected to shut down two fossil fuel-fired power plants at Rockfort and Hunt’s Bay in Kingston. JPS will invest US$500 million to replace the power plants with renewable energy. Source: Jamaica Observer