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Ecoener commissions 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic

Spanish renewable energy company, Ecoener, commissioned 97 MW of solar energy in the Dominican Republic, increasing its operational capacity to 300 MW. Source: Renewables Now 

CAF supports ANDE’s efforts to increase its electric fleet

CAF’s E-mobility program provided ANDE with funding for up to 300 electric buses, 400 light cargo vehicles, and 20 fast charging stations. Source: BN Americas

Colombia signs MoU with South Korea for the development of the hydrogen industry

Colombia and South Korea strengthened international ties by signing an MoU for the development of hydrogen. Source: Energy News

Argentina releases its roadmap for the development of the hydrogen economy

Argentina released its National Strategy for the Development of the Hydrogen Economy (ENH) with a roadmap for industrialization and energy transition. Source: Green Finance LAC

Finnish investor, Korkia, and Chilean developer, Ciudad Luz partner to develop 500 MW of renewable projects

Finnish renewables investor, Korkia, and Chilean developer, Ciudad Luz formed a joint venture to develop 500 MW of solar, wind, hybrid, and storage projects in Chile over the span of four years. Source: Renewables Now

Petrobras plans to develop 23 GW of offshore wind power

Petrobras revealed plans to develop up to 23 GW of offshore wind energy in Brazil. The company filed for the licensing of ten areas off the coast for wind energy development. Source: Renewables Now 

The Dominican Republic has the potential to add 870 MW from pumped storage hydropower

According to a study done by Universidad Católica de Chile, the Dominican Republic could add 870 MW from pumped storage hydropower. Source: BNAmericas

Acciona, GNL Quintero, and Enagás submit environmental impact study for US$30 million green hydrogen project

Acciona, GNL Quintero, and Enagás were granted permission to develop a 10 MW green hydrogen project in Chile. The companies elected to voluntarily submit the project for an environmental impact study before development. Source: BNAmericas

Grupo Ibereolica Renovables receives approval to build 1,203-MW wind and solar hybrid power project in Chile

Grupo Ibereolica Renovables finalized the permit process and received approval to build a 1,203 MW wind and solar hybrid power project in Antofagasta, Chile. Source: Renewables Now