Brazil’s 2W Energia to supply local bank branches with clean electricity
Brazil’s 2W Energia signed a PPA with local bank, BANRISUL, to supply around 100 branches with renewable power. Source: Renewables Now
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Engie Chile to build a 300 MW solar farm and storage facility
Engie Chile plans to expand an existing solar farm in Chile by building an additional 300MW to the farm and linking around 180 MW of batteries. The expansion will be conducted in two 150 MW phases. Source: Renewables Now
EIB, KfW, and the European Commission are in talks with Chilean officials to provide US$210 million to Chile for the advancement of green hydrogen in the country
The European Investment Bank, the German Development Bank, KfW, and the European Commission are in talks to provide Chile with US$210 million to help the country advance its emerging green hydrogen sector. The proposal includes financing for infrastructure, hydrogen certification, and local skills training. Source: BNAmericas
SGP BioEnergy to build a green hydrogen plant at the Ciudad Dorada biorefinery in Panama
SGP BioEnergy is building a green hydrogen plant at the Ciudad Dorada biorefinery in Panama. It will generate around 405,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Banco International in Ecuador plans to issue a blue bond with support of the IFC
Banco International in Ecuador is planning to issue a blue bond following a subscription agreement for up to US$40 million from the IFC. If approved, it will be the first bond of its kind issued by the private sector in LAC. Source: El Universo
Total Eren and Visolar Holdings partner to develop, finance, build, and operate a 100 MW PV project in the Dominican Republic
Total Eren and Visolar Holdings S.A. have teamed up to develop, finance, build, and operate a 100 MW PV project in the Dominican Republic. The total investment of the solar project is around US$120 million. Source: Dominican Today
Barbados is first Caribbean nation to receive funding from the IMF’s US$45 billion Resilience Trust
Barbados is the first nation in the Caribbean that will receive money from the US$45 billion IMF Resilience Trust. They will receive US$183 million for climate-focused spending. Source: ProPublica
That’s a wrap on H2LAC 2022!
The 2nd Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC 2022) featured inspirational plenaries, interactive panel discussions, valuable networking opportunities, an awards ceremony and an exhibitor hall. More than 250 professionals participated from around the world to learn, connect and accelerate the green hydrogen economy in Latin America and the Caribbean. “H2LAC 2022 furthered […]
That’s a Wrap: CARIF 2022 Concludes In Person
The 6th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF 2022) concluded on September 20th, following two days filled with live panel discussions, workshops, interviews and networking. More than 150 leaders from 30 countries gathered in Miami for the first time in nearly two years to shape the future of infrastructure and capital projects for the Caribbean. Thank you […]