World Bank approves US$63 million for hurricane Beryl recovery in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

October 24, 2024

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$63 million in financing to support recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region in July 2024. Source: Mirage News

Jacobs selected for consulting services at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico

October 24, 2024

Jacobs has been selected by Aerostar Airport Holdings to provide architecture and engineering consulting services for capital improvements at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The program aims to enhance infrastructure to meet increasing passenger and aircraft traffic demands while addressing future climate change impacts Source: Jacobs

ACCIONA Energía completes a 19.7 MWp solar plant at the Peralejo wind farm in Cuenca

October 24, 2024

ACCIONA Energía has completed its second hybrid renewable energy facility in Cuenca, integrating a 19.7 MWp photovoltaic plant with the existing 26 MW Peralejo wind farm. The combined facility will generate a total of 37 GWh of clean electricity annually. Source: Energy News

Ocean Winds partners with Eletrobras to explore offshore wind projects

October 24, 2024

Ocean Winds, a joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie, has signed an MoU with Eletrobras to study the development of offshore wind projects in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now

Biwo Renovables secures permit for US$45 million 20.64 MW battery storage project in Chile

October 24, 2024

Chilean clean energy developer Biwo Renovables has obtained an environmental permit to install a 20.64 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) named Volcan Guallatiri in the Maule region, with a project value of approximately US$45 million. Source: Renewables Now

Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in Brazil

October 24, 2024

Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in the first quarter of 2026, following an investment of US$16.1 million. Source: Renewables Now

Celsia SA to launch Colombia’s first solar energy storage system

October 24, 2024

Celsia SA announced that Colombia’s first solar energy storage system will begin operations soon at a 9.9 MW solar farm in Valle del Cauca. The 1 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will store excess solar power generated by the Celsia Solar Palmira 2 plant. Source: Renewables Now

Panama launches tender for stable electricity supply and renewable energy contracts

October 24, 2024

Panama’s government, via the National Energy Secretariat, has initiated a short-term power procurement tender to ensure a stable electricity supply from 2025 to 2030 while protecting consumers from price volatility. The public bidding process, announced on October 8, must conclude by December 10, 2024, allowing power generators to participate in two categories: one for power-only […]

Inkia Energy aims to become Peru’s largest renewable power producer with gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects

October 24, 2024

Inkia Energy has announced plans to expand its installed capacity and become Peru’s largest renewable power producer by developing a pipeline of gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects. The company plans to contribute approximately 1 GW of solar power to the National Interconnected Grid starting in late 2025. Additionally, Inkia is expanding a photovoltaic farm in […]