Innergex commissions 35 MW BESS project in Chile

May 31, 2024

Innergex has successfully launched its 35 MW San Andres BESS project in northern Chile’s Atacama Desert. Source: Renewables Now

Alianca Geracao inaugurates 109.2 MW wind complex in Brazil

May 31, 2024

Alianca Geracao de Energia SA has inaugurated the 109.2 MW Acaua Wind Complex in Rio Grande do Norte state. The project, which cost US$142.4 million, consists of 26 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 4.2 MW. Source: Renewables Now

Uriel Renovables secures permit for US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile

May 31, 2024

Uriel Renovables has secured an environmental permit for an US$85 million solar and battery storage project in Chile’s Valparaiso region. The Quinquimo Solar plant will have a total capacity of 90 MW and will include a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now 

Aqualectra and Wärtsilä sign BESS agreement for Curaçao

May 31, 2024

Aqualectra and Wärtsilä have signed a Battery Energy Storage System agreement for Curaçao. The system is designed to optimize energy management, and ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for the island. Source: Curacao Chronicle

Las Ventajas del Hidrógeno Verde de Chile

May 29, 2024

Editorial Invitado por Diego Pardow, Ministro de Energía de Chile Preparando las discusiones que tendrán lugar en el 4º Congreso de Hidrógeno para América Latina y el Caribe (H2LAC 2024) del 5 al 7 de junio en Santiago, Chile, Diego Pardow del Ministerio de Energía de Chile, destaca la oportunidad única que presenta el hidrógeno […]

Chile’s Green Hydrogen Advantage

May 29, 2024

Guest Editorial by Diego Pardow, Minister of Energy, Chile Teeing up the discussions that will take place at the 4th Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC 2024) this June 5-7 in Santiago, Chile, Diego Pardow of Chile’s Ministry of Energy, highlights the unique opportunity green hydrogen presents for the creation of a […]

President of the IDB confirmed for H2LAC keynote

May 17, 2024

Dr. Ilan Goldfajn, the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has confirmed that he will give the a keynote interview at H2LAC 2024. Dr. Goldfajn’s participation in H2LAC serves to underscore the IDB’s long-term commitment to the growth of a low-carbon, hydrogen economy across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Fairfield Solar Plant commences operations in Grand Bahama

May 16, 2024

Lucayas Solar Power Ltd celebrated the inauguration of the Fairfield Solar Plant, one of two solar facilities in Grand Bahama. The projectt is financed by IDB Invest and underpinned by a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Grand Bahama Power Company Limited. Source: Caribbean Loop News

Casa dos Ventos to build 300 MW solar projects linked to Bahia wind complexes

May 16, 2024

Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian developer, plans to commence construction on two solar projects totaling 300 MW by the end of the year. These projects, associated with existing wind complexes in Bahia, include Solar Babilônia Sul (100 MW) and Solar Babilônia Centro (200 MW). Source: PV Magazine LATAM