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Colombia releases offshore wind farm road map and prepares for lease auction

The government of Colombia released the nation’s offshore wind road map and is preparing to hold the first competition for offshore wind leases next. Source: Renewables Now

BlueFloat Energy to build seven offshore wind farms totaling over 5 GW in Colombia

BlueFloat Energy, the Spanish floating wind specialist, has announced plans to build seven offshore wind farms with over 5 GW in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now

Vestas to equip 423 MW wind complex in Brazil

Danish wind turbine maker, Vestas Wind Systems, signed a contract with Pan American Energy Energias Renovaveis to equip the 423 MW Novo Horizonte wind complex in Bahia. Source: Renewables Now

Cobra to invest US$181 million into the largest wind project in Ecuador

Spain’s Cobra has committed to investing over US$181 million in a 110 MW wind project in Ecuador. The project is set to be the largest wind farm in the country. Source: Renewables Now

Casa dos Ventos Energias Renováveis issues US$87 million in green bonds to help finance wind complex expansion in Brazil

Brazilian wind developer, Casa dos Ventos Energias Renováveis issued US$87 million worth of green bonds to help finance the expansion of the 1,038 MW wind complex in Rio do Vento. Source: Renewables Now

Engie acquires development rights for 882 MW wind project in Bahia

French energy company, Engie has acquired the development rights to an 882 MW onshore wind project in Bahia from PEC Energia for a total investment of US$52 million. Source: Renewables Now

Solar and wind parks with a combined capacity over 185 MW start production in Brazil

Solar and wind parks with a combined capacity of 186.49 MW have commenced operation in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now

Atome Energy signs hydropower off-take deal in Paraguay

Atome Energy, the UK green hydrogen and ammonia producer, signed a 60 MW hydropower off-take deal to secure electricity for production in Paraguay.  Source: Renewables Now

Costa Rica authorizes Coopeguanacaste to issue green bonds worth USD 46 million

Costa Rica’s securities regulator has authorized the power cooperative, Coopeguanacaste to issue US$46 million in green bonds.  Source: BN Americas