Argentina launches energy efficiency program with credit lines for energy-efficient technologies

August 15, 2024

Argentina’s Energy Secretariat has launched the “Energy Efficiency and Reconversion Program” to promote energy efficiency in homes and businesses. The program, developed in collaboration with Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA), offers credit lines for the purchase of energy-efficient technologies, including appliances, photovoltaic panels, and solar water heaters. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Gogoro Partners with Terpel to launch battery-swapping infrastructure in Colombia, promoting sustainable mobility

August 15, 2024

Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro is expanding globally, with a new venture in South America. Gogoro has partnered with Colombian fuel and lubricant specialist Terpel to introduce its battery-swapping infrastructure across Colombia. Source: MSN

St. Kitts and Nevis advances digital government plan with consultation on digital identity authentication system

August 15, 2024

St. Kitts and Nevis is advancing its digital government plan with a recent consultation meeting focused on developing a comprehensive digital identity authentication system. Held at the National IT Centre in Basseterre, the meeting brought together stakeholders to discuss building a robust digital public infrastructure. Source: BioMetric Update

CDB partners with IFIs and private sector to boost private investment and infrastructure development in the region

August 15, 2024

The CDB has partnered with six International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and private sector entities to boost private investment in the region. As public financing tightens, the CDB, in collaboration with the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF), aims to advance infrastructure development in emerging markets by encouraging private investment. Source: Dominica News Online

World Bank enhances digital education in Saint Lucia with 20 smart classrooms and teacher training

August 15, 2024

With the support of the World Bank, 20 smart classrooms have been equipped across Saint Lucia’s eight educational districts. This initiative, part of the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project, involves training 35 teachers to utilize these digital tools, benefiting over 4,500 primary school students. The project aims to enhance digital access in the Caribbean Source: The […]

JR Ortiz completes the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru

August 15, 2024

Chile-based JR Ortiz has completed its first solar photovoltaic project in Peru, installing a 100 MWp solar farm in Mollendo, Arequipa. This facility is now the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru and is expected to power approximately 62,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now

Brazil enacts law to establish legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen

August 15, 2024

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law creating a regulatory framework for low-carbon hydrogen, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The law aims to enhance Brazil’s credibility in the global hydrogen market and includes initiatives like the Special Incentive Scheme for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production (Rehidro) and the Brazilian […]

First phase of US$11 billion green hydrogen project in Chile files for environmental approval

August 15, 2024

The first phase of a US$11 billion green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Chile, led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and two Austrian firms, has been submitted for environmental approval. Source: Renewables Now

Aluar Aluminio Argentino to invest US$400 million in expanding Chubut wind farm to 582 MW

August 15, 2024

Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is set to invest US$400 million in expanding its wind farm in the Chubut province. The current 246 MW wind farm will be increased by 336 MW. The expansion, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, will boost the farm’s total capacity to 582 MW across 200 square km, […]