Enel Colombia unveils largest solar farm in Colombia

February 29, 2024

Enel Colombia inaugurated the 187 MW La Loma solar farm in Cesar, Colombia. The plant is the country’s largest solar facility and a significant contributor to the national grid. Source: Renewables Now 

Caribbean Energy Chamber launched to address energy challenges in the region

February 29, 2024

The Caribbean Energy Chamber Inc. (CEC) has been launched with the aim of addressing the energy challenges in the Caribbean and prioritizing affordable net-zero energy security. CEC will serve as a non-profit, non-partisan hub to unite energy stakeholders from both public and private sectors. With headquarters in Saint Lucia, CEC will focus on critical areas […]

ENEE partners with Geokeri for geothermal energy feasibility study in Honduras

February 15, 2024

Honduras’ state-owned power company, ENEE, has partnered with Mexican consulting firm Geokeri to conduct the final stage of a feasibility study for geothermal energy production in Choluteca. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy

IDB supports Barbados’ sustainable development goals with US$100 million loan

February 15, 2024

The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a US$100 million loan for Barbados to advance its sustainable development goals by modernizing policies and regulations. Source: IADB

Enhancing climate resilience in Antigua and Barbuda

February 15, 2024

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, is moving ahead with efforts to enhance climate resilience among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the agriculture sector by facilitating improved access to funding. Source: Times Caribbean Online

Statkraft inaugurates 519 MW wind complex in Brazil

February 15, 2024

Statkraft AS recently inaugurated the Ventos de Santa Eugenia wind complex in Brazil. The complex has a total capacity of 519 MW. Additionally, plans are in place to incorporate a 163 MW solar farm into the project, making it one of Brazil’s pioneering hybrid energy initiatives Source: Renewables Now 

Colbun receives environmental approval for US$450 million solar-plus-storage project in Chile

February 15, 2024

Colbun has received environmental approval for its Celda Solar project in northern Chile. The US$450 million project will feature 421.9 MW of solar capacity coupled with a battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now 

Petrobras and SENAI-ER forge alliance to study green hydrogen with pilot plant

February 15, 2024

Petrobras and SENAI-ER are teaming up to construct a pilot electrolysis plant in Brazil to study the green hydrogen value chain. With a three-year investment of around US$18 million, Petrobras aims to analyze the performance of microturbines and assess structural integrity using hydrogen and natural gas mixtures. Source: Renewables Now 

Parana State to invest in 4.5 MW solar projects to power rural development

February 15, 2024

Parana state in Brazil has announced a US$2.9 million investment to establish six solar projects with a total capacity of 4.5 MW. These PV parks will supply solar power to all 412 units of the Rural Development Institute of Parana. Source: Renewables Now