Engie Brasil Energia SA sells off its last coal-fired plant in Brazil
Engie Brasil Energia SA sells its 345 MW coal-fired plant for US$89 million. This was the last of its coal fired plants in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
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Appian and Detronic Energia team up to build 62.4 MWp of solar plants in Minas Gerais
Appian Capital Advisory LLP and Detronic Energia have formed a joint venture to develop 62.4 MWp of solar plants in Mins Gerais. The portfolio already has 20 ready-to-build projects. Source: Renewables Now
EIB loans US$215.2 million to Sicredi to implement solar energy in residential homes, small businesses, and rural areas
The European Investment Bank provided Sicredi, a Brazilian cooperative financial institution, with a loan for US$215.2 million for the implementation of solar energy in homes, small-medium sized businesses, and rural areas. Source: Renewables Now
Uruguay signs MoU with port of Rotterdam to explore green hydrogen opportunities
Uruguay signed an MoU with the port of Rotterdam to explore opportunities to cooperate on economic projects and social viability in terms of green hydrogen and its derivatives Source: GUB.uy
Neoenergia receives sustainability-linked loan from the IFC to supply renewable energy to São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul
Brazilian power company, Neoenergia, received a loan of US$160 million to supply renewable energy to São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul. Source: Latin Finance
US Vice President Harris will meet with Caribbean leaders to discuss climate change, energy, food security, and economic prosperity
US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to the Caribbean to meet with regional leaders in June. On the agenda? Climate change, energy, food security and economic prosperity. Source: Miami Herald
Jamaica issues call for expressions of interest to supply renewable energy to the island
Jamaica issued a long-awaited call for expressions of interest to supply the island with renewable energy. Jamaica’s energy Minister also mentioned the possibility of adding nuclear energy to the country’s renewable energy mix. Source: BNAmericas
Solatio Energia presents two green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Brazil
Spanish solar developer, Solatio Energia, presented two green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Brazil’s state of Piaui. The projects would require a combined investment of US$6 billion. Source: Renewables Now
BlackRock’s Global Renewable Power Fund III acquires a distributed solar project portfolio in Chile
BlackRock’s Global Renewable Power Fund III acquired a 97 MWp distributed solar project portfolio in Chile that includes small-scale solar projects. Source: Renewables Now