Omega Energia, will supply electricity from the 211.5 MW Assurua 4 wind project to the Brazilian pharmaceutical company, Eurofarma. Source: Renewables Now
El Salvador launches its first state-owned solar project. CEL, the state-owned power producer started construction on a 17 MW solar PV farm in the south-west. The total investment is in the order of US$20 million. Source: Renewables Now
The Spanish auto parts maker, Gestamp Automocion SA signed an agreement with Cemig to acquire 100% renewable energy for its facilities in Brazil, a supply equivalent to 79.2 GWh. Source: Renewables Now
Banco do Nordeste approved a loan for US$80 million to support the development of the 213 MW Caldeirao solar complex in northeast Brazil. Ibitu Energias will provide an additional US$61 million for the project. Source: Renewables Now
The Dominican Republic’s national energy commission granted concession for a 50 MW rooftop PV project on the island. Source: Renewables Now
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is in support of the creation of a multilateral fund that will enable developing countries to afford the cost of responses to loss and damage associated with climate change. Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica and Barbados are among the first in Latin America and the Caribbean to benefit from the first regional program to promote electric mobility and green hydrogen. The program aims to provide US$450 million in concessional loans and grants to nine countries, to help transition to lower carbon emissions and resilient public transportation. Source: Shared.Outlook
Eurus Energy Group started operation at its first wind farm in Mexico. The 50 MW farm is located near La Paz and is the first wind power generation facility in Baja California Sur. Source: Eurus Energy
Fortescue Future Industries and Enel Green Power S.p.A. announced a partnership to explore co-development of the green hydrogen value chain with a focus on Latin America and Australia. Source: Enel Green Power