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Sengi Solar signs agreement with Parana to build a green hydrogen production facility

Brazilian solar power maker, Sengi Solar, signed an agreement with the government of the state of Parana to develop a green hydrogen production facility. The project will cost around US$10 million. Source: Renewables Now 

Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy presents plan to invest US$11.2 billion into the development of renewable power transmission infrastructure

The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, presented the Electricity Transmission Grants Plan (POTEE), which consists of a US$11.2 billion investment into the construction of renewable power transmission infrastructure in the Northeast region. There will be three auctions, the first starting in the first half of this year. Source: Renewables Now 

Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of 162.8 MW solar PV plant

Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at its 162.8-MW net Valle del Sol solar photovoltaic plant in Antofagasta. Source: Renewables Now 

Brazil adds 507.8 MW of renewable energy in April

Brazil added 507.8 MW of wind, solar, and hydropower generation capacity in April. Overall, the country added 1,643 MW of wind and 1,243.4 MW of solar sources in the first four months of the year. Source: Renewables Now 

Statkraft receives approval for a 227.5 MW solar project in Brazil

Norweigan energy company, Statkraft received approval from ANEEL to develop a 227.5 MW solar park project in the State of Bahia. Source: Renewables Now

Key Findings from the 3rd Hydrogen Index for Latin America and the Caribbean to be Presented at H2LAC

At H2LAC 2023 in Rio this June 13-15, join us and our partners at Hinicio as we disclose the top-line findings of the 3rd Hydrogen Market Index for Latin America & the Caribbean.  The Index is the first of its kind and reflects extensive research among key regional stakeholders to gather inputs and indicators on […]

Minister of Mining & Energy of Brazil Confirms for H2LAC

We are excited to announce that the Minister of Mining & Energy of Brazil, the Hon. Alexandre Silveira, has confirmed his participation as a keynote at the 3rd annual Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC 2023). As Brazil’s new administration hits its stride, how will the government support the scaling up of […]

Energy Leaders Recognized at 5th annual CREF Industry Awards

THE BEST IN CARIBBEAN CLEAN ENERGY REVEALED AT CARIBBEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM New Energy Events, hosts of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), the largest annual gathering of the regional energy market, announced today the 11 winners of its 5th annual CREF Industry Awards. The Awards – which recognize excellence in projects, programs and people […]

Clean energy and regional integration as pillars for energy security in the Caribbean

By: Gary Jackson (CCREEE), Joseph Williams (CDB), and Roberto G. Aiello (IDB) In the context of the current climate crisis, the world is shifting towards a new global energy economy characterized by an increasing uptake of clean energy technologies. At the same time, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has impacted the conventional energy markets bringing uncertainty on […]