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H2LAC 2022 Industry Award Winners Announced!

THE BEST IN LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN GREEN HYDROGEN REVEALED AT HYDROGEN CONGRESS FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN! New Energy Events, hosts of the Hydrogen Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (H2LAC), the largest annual gathering of the regional Hydrogen market, announced today the five winners of its inaugural H2LAC Industry Awards. The […]

Guyana, alongside the IDB, signed a financing agreement with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to invest in eight photovoltaic projects

Guyana, alongside the IDB, signed a financing agreement for around US$83.3 million with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to invest in eight photovoltaic projects totaling 33 MW with 34 MWh energy storage systems. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Neoen launches commercial operation of two batteries within the Capella and Providencia solar plants in El Salvador.

French company Neoen began commercial operation of two batteries within the Capella and Providencia solar plants in El Salvador, with a total storage capacity of 11 MW/8 MWh. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Puerto Rico launches proposal process to acquire at least 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity

The Energy Bureau of Puerto Rico launched a proposal process to acquire at least 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity and 500 MW of energy storage. Source: PV Magazine

Jamaica announces plans for a floating 45 MW solar project on the surface of the Mona Reservoir

Jamaica launches a new floating solar project that includes 45 MW of solar panels on the surface of the Mona Reservoir. The project, financed by Derillion Energy Limited, costs US$62.5 million and will generate clean, renewable energy for the site. Source: Carib Journal

Engie Energia Chile will buy a 101 MW wind farm in Chile for US$77 million

Engie Energia Chile will buy the 101 MW San Pedro wind farm located on the southern island of Chiloé in Chile for US$77 million. The deal includes an authorized expansion of up to 151 MW. Source: Wind Power Monthly

IFC and IDB Invest have partnered with HDF Energy and Rubis to develop the first green hydrogen plant in Barbados

The IFC and IDB Invest are partnering with HDF Energy and Rubis to develop the first green hydrogen power plant in Barbados. The project includes a 50 MW solar generation facility with green hydrogen and lithium battery storage. Source: Pressroom IFC

Neoenergia will work with Prumo to develop a study for the production of offshore green hydrogen in Rio

Neonenergia signed an MoU with Brazilian logistics player, Prumo, to develop a study regarding the production of green hydrogen and offshore wind generation in the Act Port area in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Source: Renewables Now 

CGN Brasil Energia e Participacoes and mining company Sul Americana de Metais are developing an 800 MW solar park in the state of Minas Gerais

The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil and Invest Minas authorized an agreement between CGN Brasil Energia e Participacoes and mining company, Sul Americana de Metais for the development of an 800 MW solar park in the region. The project requires around US$554 million in investment. Source: Renewables Now