Andes Solar partners with CVC Energía for PV project in Peru

May 16, 2024

Andes Solar, a Chilean company, has announced a partnership with Peruvian distribution firm CVC Energía to construct its inaugural photovoltaic energy project in Peru. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Nicaragua welcomes first solar plant with battery storage

May 16, 2024

The El Jaguar photovoltaic plant, a 16 MW solar facility located in Malpaisillo, Nicaragua, has begun supplying electricity to the national grid. It features nearly 40 bifacial solar panels along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), making it the country’s first of its kind. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Piaui signs MoUs with European companies for green hydrogen and solar projects

May 16, 2024

The government of Piaui, Brazil, announced that Governor Rafael Fonteles has signed two MoUs with French, Spanish, and German companies to develop green hydrogen and solar power generation projects. French company HDF Energy signed a solo MoU, while Spanish firm H2Greem Global Solutions and Germany’s Som Solar Outdoor Media signed a joint agreement. The MoUs […]

Eletrobras signs MoUs for renewable energy and green hydrogen production

May 16, 2024

Brazilian power distributor Eletrobras has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the government of Ceara state and European company Green Energy Park (GEP). The agreement with Ceara focuses on developing projects at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to support energy transition, the decarbonization of the local economy, and the promotion of low-carbon […]

Colombia to receive US$700 million UAE investment after signing Cepa agreement

May 16, 2024

Colombia is set to receivean investments of between US$600 million and US$700 million from the UAE following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa). This investment will support the development of key sectors like green hydrogen and the digital economy. Source: Business Orbital

South African company to invest US$2.5 billion in Peru’s first green hydrogen plant in Arequipa

May 16, 2024

Phelan Green Energy, a South African company, plans to invest US$2.5 billion in constructing Peru’s first green hydrogen production plant in Arequipa. Source: H2Peru

Caribbean Broilers Group invests in solar plants to enhance sustainability

May 16, 2024

Caribbean Broilers Group (CB) has invested in four solar photovoltaic power plants for its farms across Jamaica, partnering with Soleco Energy Jamaica Limited. The newly unveiled solar plant at Peninsula Hatchery Farms in Linstead, St Catherine, produces 0.30 MWp. Additional plants include CB Foods Cold Storage Distribution Centre (1.1 MWp), Newport Mills in Kingston (0.50 […]

Sunrun develops Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program called PowerOn Puerto Rico

May 16, 2024

Sunrun has launched a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program called PowerOn Puerto Rico, enabling residents to contribute energy from their solar-plus-storage systems to stabilize the island’s electrical grid. Source: PV Magazine USA

Nominations open for 2024 CARIF Industry Awards

May 8, 2024

Submissions due by August 19 We are excited to share that nominations for the second annual 2024 CARIF Industry Awards are now open. The Awards will be presented at a lunch ceremony during CARIF on September 24. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements by the Caribbean infrastructure community. The categories open for nomination this year are: […]