Verano Energy starts construction on 200 MW solar farm in Argentina

November 7, 2024

Verano Energy has begun construction on a 200 MW solar farm in Mendoza, Argentina. The San Rafael solar farm is slated for completion by the end of 2025, with Verano Energy partnering with a leading local renewable energy company to secure interconnection. Source: Renewables Now

BNDES approves US$6.6 million loan to boost biomethane production

November 7, 2024

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved a loan of US$6.6 million to expand biomethane and biogas production at Geo Biogas&Carbon’s Tamboara facility in Parana. Once the project is complete, most of the biogas will be converted to biomethane for additional energy generation. Source: Renewables Now

Enel Chile launches 67 MW BESS system in Santiago

November 7, 2024

Enel Chile will soon begin commercial operations of the 67 MW El Manzano battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. This finalizes Enel Chile’s first energy cluster in the capital region, combining the BESS with a nearby solar farm. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Growing investment in voluntary carbon credits in Latin America

November 7, 2024

The voluntary carbon credit market is seeing growing investment, especially in developing countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. These nations are amongst the top five leaders in carbon regulation and are actively engaging with international frameworks, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, to facilitate emissions credit trading. Colombia, in particular, stands out with its […]

Mexico’s INEEL launches international tender for geothermal well drilling

November 7, 2024

The Government of Mexico, through INEEL, has announced an international tender for drilling services to explore geothermal wells at Cerro Prieto and Las Tres Vírgenes. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy