AES Brasil Energia SA and Unipar Carbocloro SA launch the 322 MW Tucano Wind Complex in Bahia

October 12, 2023

Brazilian chemical company Unipar Carbocloro SA and domestic renewables company AES Brasil Energia SA opened the 322-MW Tucano Wind Complex in the state of Bahia. The project required a total investment of US$291.8 million. Source: Renewables Now 

Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) approves US$24.5 million for wind projects in Bahia

October 12, 2023

Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) is set to loan US$24.5 million to support 116 MW of wind energy projects in Bahia state. Source: Renewables Now 

HIF Global submits environmental impact study for e-fuels project in Chile

October 12, 2023

HIF Global submitted an environmental impact study aiming to secure approval for a US$830 million e-fuels project in Chile. Source: Renewables Now

Dominica seeks partners to aid with financing of the island’s geothermal project

October 12, 2023

Drilling and testing has been completed for the Dominica geothermal project in Roseau Valley. Now, the government is looking for new partnerships to help finance the construction of the power plant. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

TLS Geothermics receives the first exclusive geothermal exploration license in Martinique

October 12, 2023

French geothermal development company, TLS Geothermics was awarded the “Cœur Martinique” geothermal research license, the first of its kind in Martinique. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

Andes Motor launches first interurban bus powered by hydrogen in Chile

October 12, 2023

Andes Motor, a leader in sustainable mobility, launched its first interurban bus powered by hydrogen in Chile. Source: BN Americas