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Mexican grid operator reports droughts not affecting Mexico’s hydro plant supply

According to Mexico’s electricity grid operator, droughts are not affecting the supply from hydro plants in Mexico . Source: BNAmericas

Enel Chile starts commercial operation at Central Azabache, Chile’s first hybrid non-conventional renewable generation plant

Enel Chile received approval from the National Electrical Coordinator to commence operation of Central Azabache, the first hybrid non-conventional renewable generation plant at the national level. It has an installed capacity of 60.9 MW and is connected to the 90 MW Valle de Los Vientos wind farm. Source: BNAmericas

Chile’s state mining company, Codelco, plans to put 155 electric buses into operation

Codelco, Chile’s state mining company plans to put 155 electric buses into operation, making it the largest electric bus fleet in the Chilean mining sector. Source: BNAmericas

CC&L Infrastructure and CarbonFree Technology refinance approximately US$360 million of debt on their portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in Chile

CC&L Infrastructure and CarbonFree Technology successfully refinanced US$360 million in debt making it one of the largest solar project private placements in Chile. Source: Newswire

Engie SA secured a US$300 million loan from the IDB for a 296 MW wind farm in Peru

Engie SA secured a US$300 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank for the 260 MW Punta Lomitas wind farm in Peru, a 36.4 MW expansion, and a 60 km power line that will connect the plant to the national grid. Source: Renewables Now

Colbun SA submitted an environmental impact study for a 421.9 MW solar farm combined with the largest battery system of its kind in Chile

Colbun SA, a Chilean power company, submitted an environmental impact study for a 421.9 MW solar project combined with a battery system. The battery system will be one of the largest in Chile, with a capacity of 240 MW for five hours. Source: Renewables Now

Repsol SA and partner secure a US$118 million loan for a 165.3 MW wind farm in Chile

Repsol SA, a Spanish energy group and its partner, Grupo Ibereolica Renovables, secured a US$118 million loan for the construction and operation of a 165.3 MW wind farm in Chile. Source: Renewables Now

Ahead of COP27, Caribbean leaders consider demanding a compensation fund for nations hit hardest by climate change

Ahead of COP27, Caribbean leaders consider demanding industrialized countries to set up a compensation fund for nations that have suffered the most from climate change. Source: Radio Jamaica News Online 

The Dominican Republic will expand its protected marine areas to 30% by 2030

The Dominican Republic committed to expanding its protected marine areas to 30% by 2030 at the United Nations Ocean Conference. Source: Regenerative Travel