Ceara’s Legislative Assembly approved a bill that establishes policy on green hydrogen production. The bill now needs green light from Governor Elmano de Freitas. Source: Renewables Now
The European Investment Bank and Allianz Global Investors have made a US$77.5 million commitment towards the development of renewable infrastructure projects in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Brasil Energia started construction on the 846 MW Serra do Assurua wind complex project in the State of Bahia. The complex will require a total of US$1.2 billion to develop. Source: Renewables Now
Microsoft contracted 154 MW of wind energy through a PPA with AES Brasil Energia SA for US$205 million. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, Petrobras, purchased credits in the voluntary carbon market from a project aimed at preserving rainforest. Source: Bloomberg
The OECS and Invert Inc. signed an MoU which “establishes a framework for the collaborative ownership, development, financing, and implementation of groundbreaking carbon reduction and removal projects throughout the region.” Source: PRNewswire
According to Dominica’s finance Minister, the government will continue to fund the ongoing development of the geothermal project in the country. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
The National Institute of Electricity and Clean Energy (INEEL) launched an International Public Tender, with the help of the IDB, which aims to contract geothermal well drilling services in various geothermal areas in Mexico. Source: Piensa Geotermia
Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at the 144 MW Renaico II wind farm in La Araucania. Source: Renewables Now