The municipality of Maringa within the Brazilian state of Parana is constructing two solar PV parks with a total generation capacity of 10 MW. Source: Renewables Now
According to the Peruvian ministry of energy and mines, Peru generated 5.5% of its electricity in May from non-conventional renewable energy sources. Source: Renewables Now
Raizen SA, a Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer, signed a deal with local women’s fashion company, Marisa, to supply renewable energy to 35 stores and one distribution center. Source: Renewables Now
Cuba’s minister of energy and mining, Livan Arronte and the French Ambassador to Cuba, Patrice Paoli, signed a letter of intent to accelerate the development of renewable energy on the island. Source: Renewables Now
French water, waste, and energy management group Veolia started construction on a US$76.9 million biomass-fired plant that will provide steam to Brazilian thermoplastic resin producer Braskem SA. Source: Renewables Now
ABO Wind and Grupo Renovatio signed a PPA for a 20 MW solar project in Colombia over 15 years, with construction expected to start this year. The contract states ABO Wind will supply 43 GW hours annually beginning in the spring of 2023. Source: Renewables Now
Elera Renovaveis started developing a 247.5 MW wind energy complex in Rio Grande do Norte. Once complete, the complex will span ten wind farms and have 55 generators. Source: Renewables Now
