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Sandals Foundation invests US$110,000 in Caribbean education
September 26, 2024
The Sandals Foundation has announced an investment of around US$110,000 in Caribbean education. This funding aims to improve educational opportunities through scholarships, infrastructure enhancements, teacher training, and essential school supplies. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Grenergy acquires 1 GW solar PV portfolio to boost Oasis de Atacama Project, increasing BESS capacity to 11 GWh
September 26, 2024
IPP Grenergy has acquired a 1 GW solar PV portfolio, massively expanding the Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project, the world’s largest battery energy storage system. The US$128 million investment will increase BESS capacity from 4.1 GWh to 11 GWh and double solar PV capacity from 1 GW to 2 GW. Source: Energy Storage
CAF and UNOPS sign MOU to enhance sustainable development collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 26, 2024
CAF and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on sustainable development in the region. The agreement focuses on areas such as technical assistance for infrastructure projects, feasibility studies, joint training in project management, resource mobilization, and capacity building initiatives. Source: CAF
Egehid launches bidding for 43.26 MWp solar projects in the Dominican Republic
September 26, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s state hydroelectric company Egehid has initiated bidding for two solar projects totaling 43.26 MWp: Sabana Yegua (24.98 MWp) in Azua and Sabaneta (18.28 MWp) in San Juan de la Maguana. The winning bidder will manage the execution, supply, installation, testing, and startup of the projects. Additionally, Egehid has called for further exploration […]
Chile submits 405 MW BESS energy storage project for environmental assessment
September 26, 2024
A 405 MW energy storage project, the Pueblo Hundido BESS, has been submitted for environmental assessment in Diego de Almagro in the Atacama region of Chile. The project aims to store electricity generated by photovoltaic plants during the day for reinjection into the grid during peak evening demand. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Colombia’s government launches ‘Energy Communities in Barranquilla’ to provide renewable energy to over 10,000 vulnerable users
September 26, 2024
The Government of Colombia, through the Non-Conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (Fenoge) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has announced a project to provide renewable energy to over 10,000 users in vulnerable neighborhoods in Barranquilla. The initiative – Energy Communities in Barranquilla – aims to enhance energy access in these low-income areas.. […]
Rio Grande do Sul partners with Begreen for green hydrogen and ammonia plant development
September 26, 2024
The government of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has partnered with agrotech firm Begreen Bioenergia e Fertilizantes Sustentaveis SA to develop green hydrogen projects. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of three plants to produce green hydrogen and ammonia. Source: Renewables Now
Pampa Energia inaugurates US$260 million, 140-MW PEPE VI wind farm in Argentina
September 26, 2024
Argentine power producer Pampa Energia has inaugurated the 140-MW Parque Eolico Pampa Energia VI (PEPE VI) in Buenos Aires province. The project cost a total of US$260 million and is the first wind farm in Argentina connected to a 500-kV transmission line. Source: Renewables Now
UKEF and Corfo Partner to finance green hydrogen projects in Chile
September 26, 2024
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has partnered with Chile’s economic development agency, Corfo, to jointly finance green hydrogen projects in Chile. UKEF has over US$6.57 billion available for Chilean businesses using UK goods and services in these projects, with loans offered in Chilean pesos. Source: Renewables Now