Argentina’s Energy Secretariat has launched the “Energy Efficiency and Reconversion Program” to promote energy efficiency in homes and businesses. The program, developed in collaboration with Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA), offers credit lines for the purchase of energy-efficient technologies, including appliances, photovoltaic panels, and solar water heaters. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro is expanding globally, with a new venture in South America. Gogoro has partnered with Colombian fuel and lubricant specialist Terpel to introduce its battery-swapping infrastructure across Colombia. Source: MSN
St. Kitts and Nevis is advancing its digital government plan with a recent consultation meeting focused on developing a comprehensive digital identity authentication system. Held at the National IT Centre in Basseterre, the meeting brought together stakeholders to discuss building a robust digital public infrastructure. Source: BioMetric Update
The CDB has partnered with six International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and private sector entities to boost private investment in the region. As public financing tightens, the CDB, in collaboration with the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF), aims to advance infrastructure development in emerging markets by encouraging private investment. Source: Dominica News Online
With the support of the World Bank, 20 smart classrooms have been equipped across Saint Lucia’s eight educational districts. This initiative, part of the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project, involves training 35 teachers to utilize these digital tools, benefiting over 4,500 primary school students. The project aims to enhance digital access in the Caribbean Source: The […]
Chile-based JR Ortiz has completed its first solar photovoltaic project in Peru, installing a 100 MWp solar farm in Mollendo, Arequipa. This facility is now the third-largest renewable energy project in Peru and is expected to power approximately 62,000 homes. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law creating a regulatory framework for low-carbon hydrogen, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The law aims to enhance Brazil’s credibility in the global hydrogen market and includes initiatives like the Special Incentive Scheme for Low Carbon Hydrogen Production (Rehidro) and the Brazilian […]
The first phase of a US$11 billion green hydrogen and green ammonia project in Chile, led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and two Austrian firms, has been submitted for environmental approval. Source: Renewables Now
Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is set to invest US$400 million in expanding its wind farm in the Chubut province. The current 246 MW wind farm will be increased by 336 MW. The expansion, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, will boost the farm’s total capacity to 582 MW across 200 square km, […]