Brazilian mining company Vale SA announced that its 766-MWp solar power complex has reached full commercial operation. The complex consists of 17 solar parks and required a total investment of US$626 million. Source: Renewables Now
Antigua and Barbuda are set to install 15 wind turbines at the Parham Ridge and Sir Vivian Richards wind farms as part of the SPPARE Project. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Environment and the West Indies Oil Company, with US$15 million in financing from the Abu Dhabi Development Fund. Source: Telesurenglish
The Government of Ecuador released its green hydrogen production roadmap and strategy. Key components include research, development, innovation, regulation, infrastructure, and international cooperation. Source: H2 News
Bolivia’s president announced that there is an increase of two million to 23 million tons of lithium resources in the country. The announcement further solidifies Bolivia as the country with the world’s largest know deposits of lithium. Source: AP News
Regulators in Barbados ordered a 50 MW BESS pilot in an effort to reach its ambitious goal of becoming 100% renewable energy and carbon neutral economy by 2030. Source: Energy Storage
Brazil is set to launch a multibillion dollar green transition plan with hundreds of initiatives including carbon trading, the bioeconomy, and infrastructure adaptation. Source: Business Human Rights
This April, CREF 2024 will focus on inspiring action by bringing the market – the full ecosystem of policy-makers, regulators, utilities, investors, developers and financiers – together in an environment which encourages the market to meet, originate and transact. Expect a reconfigured agenda and a reconfigured meeting space all designed with one thought in mind: […]
Jamaica has released its first electric vehicle policy, with the goal of increasing energy security, diversifying supply, and decarbonizing. The roadmap outlines plans to develop an enabling regulatory environment, deploy efficient charging infrastructure, establish guidelines related to standards and batteries, and train and engage the public. Source: BNAmericas
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, has launched its Dolphin electric car in Chile. The Dolphin is a small SUV that has a range of up to 401 kilometers (249 miles) on a single charge. Source: PV Magazine LATAM