CEGA studies the feasibility of a green hydrogen project utilizing geothermal energy in Chile

January 19, 2024

The Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) of the University of Chile is set to carry out a feasibility study for a green hydrogen project that will utilize geothermal energy. Source: ThinGeoEnergy

Colombia grants first-ever license for geothermal development

January 19, 2024

Colombia has granted its inaugural license for a geothermal energy project to Parex Resources, a Canadian company, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy sources. Source: Reuters

Jamaica’s GPE extends bidding window for 100 MW from renewables

January 4, 2024

Jamaica’s Generation Procurement Entity (GPE) extended the bidding window for 100 MW of renewable energy through to April 1. Source: BNAmericas

Solarpack launches development of 300 MW solar farm in Peru

January 4, 2024

Spain’s Solarpack began construction on its San Martin solar farm in Peru, a project with a total capacity of around 300 MW. Source: Renewables Now 

Construction starts on the first major solar-plus-storage project in the Dominican Republic

January 4, 2024

The Dominican Republic’s CNE began construction on the first major solar-plus-storage project in the country, which includes a 24.8MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Source: Energy Storage News

EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Andes Solar to co-develop three wind energy projects in Chile

January 4, 2024

EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Andes Solar signed an agreement to co-develop three new wind energy projects in Chile, with a total capacity of around 450 MW. Source: Energy Tech 

Susterra submits US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review

January 4, 2024

Chilean renewables developer, Susterra, submitted a US$423 million green hydrogen project for environmental review in Chile. The company is seeking a permit to build electrolysers. Source: Renewables Now 

MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited closes financing agreement for solar plant project in the Dominican Republic

January 4, 2024

MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited closed the financing of Phase II of its 42 MW solar PV plant in the DR, now underway. Source: Jamaica Observer

OEnergy submits environmental impact statements for two BESS projects in Chile

January 4, 2024

OEnergy submitted environmental impact statements for two battery storage projects with a total capacity of 357 MW. Source: Renewables Now