Colombia’s government launches ‘Energy Communities in Barranquilla’ to provide renewable energy to over 10,000 vulnerable users

September 26, 2024

The Government of Colombia, through the Non-Conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has announced a project to provide renewable energy to over 10,000 users in vulnerable neighborhoods in Barranquilla. The initiative – Energy Communities in Barranquilla – aims to enhance energy access in these low-income areas.. […]

Rio Grande do Sul partners with Begreen for green hydrogen and ammonia plant development

September 26, 2024

The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has partnered with agrotech firm Begreen Bioenergia e Fertilizantes Sustentaveis SA to develop green hydrogen projects. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of three plants to produce green hydrogen and ammonia. Source: Renewables Now

Pampa Energia inaugurates US$260 million, 140-MW PEPE VI wind farm in Argentina

September 26, 2024

Argentine power producer Pampa Energia has inaugurated the 140-MW Parque Eolico Pampa Energia VI (PEPE VI) in Buenos Aires province. The project cost a total of US$260 million and is the first wind farm in Argentina connected to a 500-kV transmission line. Source: Renewables Now

UKEF and Corfo Partner to finance green hydrogen projects in Chile

September 26, 2024

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has partnered with Chile’s economic development agency, Corfo, to jointly finance green hydrogen projects in Chile. UKEF has over US$6.57 billion available for Chilean businesses using UK goods and services in these projects, with loans offered in Chilean pesos. Source: Renewables Now

Rum and Sargassum Inc. and UWI Cave Hill launch Barbados’ first bio-CNG vehicle with CCREEE support

September 26, 2024

With support from the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), Rum and Sargassum Inc. and UWI Cave Hill have launched the first vehicle powered by bio-compressed natural gas (CNG), using rum distillery wastewater and sargassum-based biomethane in Barbados. Source: CCREEE

Barbuda’s new international airport set to open soon

September 12, 2024

The new international airport in Barbuda is set to open soon, with the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) granting approval for commercial flights. The US$14 million project includes a 6,100-foot runway, which is planned to be extended by 2,000 feet to support larger aircraft. Source: Caribbean National Weekly

Brazil Senate approves bill for low-carbon hydrogen development program

September 12, 2024

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill establishing rules for the country’s low-carbon hydrogen development program (PHBC), which now awaits presidential approval. Source: BNAmericas

Guyana Power and Light issues RFP for power grid expansion and underground transmission line

September 12, 2024

Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has opened bidding to expand the country’s power grid in response to significant growth. The request for proposals includes engineering, procurement, construction, and financial services for an underground river crossing transmission line and the expansion of substations in Vreed-en-Hoop and Kingston. Source: BNAmericas

DOE announces US$325 million for energy resilience projects in Puerto Rico

September 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a US$325 million funding program under the Resilient Communities Program to enhance energy resilience for vulnerable populations in Puerto Rico. The funding, part of the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF), will support solar and battery storage installations for community health centers, public housing, and subsidized multifamily […]