Statkraft to invest in solar capacity expansion in Bahia
Statkraft Energias Renovaveis SA plans to invest US$180.7 million to install 275 MW of solar capacity at two operating wind parks in Bahia, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
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IDB Invest and DFC launch new co-financing framework for Latin America and the Caribbean
IDB Invest and the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have launched a new co-financing framework to bolster collaboration on high-impact development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. As an extension of the Americas Partnership Platform, announced by US President Joe Biden, the framework streamlines the process for providing up to US$50 million […]
Jamaica initiates ‘Blue Green Facility’ to address climate challenges
The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with various international partners including the Green Climate Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group, and others, is discussing the establishment of a “Blue Green Facility” aimed at providing up to US$ 500 million over five years. The fund will comprise a combination of grants, concessional debt, guarantees, and […]
FlexGen partners with Arclight and Infinigen Renewables for PV and BESS project in Puerto Rico
FlexGen, in collaboration with IPP Arclight and its subsidiary Infinigen Renewables, is set to implement a 15 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside a 32 MW solar project in Puerto Rico. The initiative aims to enhance grid reliability and flexibility while meeting stringent grid specifications mandated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. Source: […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister explores partnership for geothermal project
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, has had discussions with UAE-based investment firm K&K Group regarding the development of the much-touted geothermal project in Nevis. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
LASCO distributors completes solar pilot project in partnership with UWI and USAID
LASCO Distributors has completed the UWI/LASCO Solar Pilot Project, installing a 500 kW PV+ system at its facility in Spanish Town, St Catherine, and a 10 kW Solar Hybrid system at the Central Village Multi-Purpose Centre. Developed with USAID and JERA, this project is one of Jamaica’s largest and will serve as a research and […]
Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) partners with Sumec for 18 MW solar parks
Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (Guysol) has partnered with Chinese company Sumec to construct solar parks in Guyana totaling 18 MW. Funding for the projects is sourced from the government’s Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund, managed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
AES Andes receives environmental permit for PV and BESS system in Chile
AES Andes has received environmental approval for its Cristales photovoltaic project and energy storage system in Chile. The project, located in Antofagasta, will have a capacity of up to 340 MW for solar and 542 MW for energy storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
ANLA grants environmental license for 200 MW solar project in Colombia
ANLA has granted an environmental license to Andes Solar III for the 200 MW Puertos de Santander solar project in La Terraza village, Santander. Source: PV Magazine LATAM