The Caribbean Energy Chamber Inc. (CEC) has been launched with the aim of addressing the energy challenges in the Caribbean and prioritizing affordable net-zero energy security. CEC will serve as a non-profit, non-partisan hub to unite energy stakeholders from both public and private sectors. With headquarters in Saint Lucia, CEC will focus on critical areas […]
Honduras’ state-owned power company, ENEE, has partnered with Mexican consulting firm Geokeri to conduct the final stage of a feasibility study for geothermal energy production in Choluteca. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a US$100 million loan for Barbados to advance its sustainable development goals by modernizing policies and regulations. Source: IADB
The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, is moving ahead with efforts to enhance climate resilience among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the agriculture sector by facilitating improved access to funding. Source: Times Caribbean Online
Statkraft AS recently inaugurated the Ventos de Santa Eugenia wind complex in Brazil. The complex has a total capacity of 519 MW. Additionally, plans are in place to incorporate a 163 MW solar farm into the project, making it one of Brazil’s pioneering hybrid energy initiatives Source: Renewables Now
Colbun has received environmental approval for its Celda Solar project in northern Chile. The US$450 million project will feature 421.9 MW of solar capacity coupled with a battery energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Petrobras and SENAI-ER are teaming up to construct a pilot electrolysis plant in Brazil to study the green hydrogen value chain. With a three-year investment of around US$18 million, Petrobras aims to analyze the performance of microturbines and assess structural integrity using hydrogen and natural gas mixtures. Source: Renewables Now
Parana state in Brazil has announced a US$2.9 million investment to establish six solar projects with a total capacity of 4.5 MW. These PV parks will supply solar power to all 412 units of the Rural Development Institute of Parana. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s Regional Bank for the Development of the Far South, or BRDE has approved a US$3.8 million credit line to bolster renewable energy initiatives in the Cornelio Procopio municipality, Parana state. Initially, the funds will be allocated to installing solar panels on public buildings, aiming to slash electricity costs. Source: Renewables Now