FRV’s US$716 million Las Cunas solar project approved in Chile’s Atacama region

January 9, 2025

The Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) has approved FRV’s Las Cunas US$716 million photovoltaic park project in Chile’s Atacama region. The project will have a 557.52 MWp capacity, including a 540 MW nominal power and a 553.66 MW BESS system Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Guyana achieves 98.3% potable water through major infrastructure investments

January 9, 2025

Guyana has successfully increased access to potable water, with 98.3% of its population now able to access clean water. This progress is the result of significant investments in water infrastructure, including the construction of treatment plants, water wells, and treatment upgrades. Source: Magnetic Media TV

DOE to provide US$500 million for solar and storage projects in Puerto Rico to improve grid resilience

January 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide over US$500 million in loans to build and operate utility-scale solar and storage systems in Puerto Rico, enhancing the island’s grid resilience. The funding lands against a backdrop of continuing power outages on the island. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

PowerChina to build 530 MW solar park in Panama

January 9, 2025

PowerChina has been awarded a contract to build a 530 MW solar park in Panama by local company Sajalices Energy Co. Located in Cermeno, Panama Oeste Province. The project will be designed, built, and commissioned by PowerChina. Source: Renewables Now

AES Andes submits environmental impact study for US$10 billion green hydrogen project in Chile

January 9, 2025

AES Andes has submitted an environmental impact study (EIS) for its US$10 billion Inna green hydrogen and ammonia project in Chile, located near mining sites and port facilities in Antofagasta. The early-stage project plans to include three solar farms, three wind farms, a battery energy storage system, power infrastructure, hydrogen and ammonia production facilities, a […]

KfW provides US$103 million loan for green hydrogen projects in Chile

January 9, 2025

The German development bank KfW will provide a US$103 million loan as part of a US$1.03 billion financing platform to support green hydrogen projects in Chile. This agreement, made with the Republic of Chile and the economic development agency CORFO, is part of the European Global Gateway Renewable Hydrogen Funding platform, which also includes contributions […]

EGEPC launches tender for 40 MW solar plant in the DR

January 9, 2025

EGEPC has launched a tender for a 40 MW solar plant to improve the efficiency of its Punta Catalina thermoelectric plant in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by integrating solar energy into the existing coal-fired units, which produce 720 MW for the National Interconnected Electric System. The tender will […]

Grenergy secures US$324 million financing for solar-plus-storage project in Chile

January 9, 2025

Grenergy has secured US$324 million in financing for the fourth phase of its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile, set to include 269MW of solar PV capacity and 1.1GWh of battery storage. The financing consortium includes BNP Paribas, Natixis, Société Générale, the Bank of Nova Scotia, and SMBC.. Source: Energy Storage News

YamnaCo secures land agreement for green ammonia project at Port of Açu

January 9, 2025

YamnaCo has secured a land reservation agreement with the Port of Açu for a major green ammonia project in Brazil, which aims to produce up to one million tonnes of green ammonia per year. Located in the Port of Açu’s industrial complex, the project will require 1.8GW of electrolysers and is a key step in […]