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The Dominican Republic’s CNE granted a concession for the 110 MW/131 MWp Coastal Solar PV project
January 5, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s national energy commission granted concession for a 110 MW/131 MWp PV project that will be located in the province of San Pedro de Macoris. Source: Renewables Now
The World Bank grants US$500 million green loan to Banco do Brasil
January 5, 2023
The World Bank has finalized a green loan of US$500 million to Banco do Brasil to enable the bank to offer more options to companies that are reducing their carbon footprint. Source: Latin Finance
Construction has started on a facility that will harness solar energy on the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands
January 5, 2023
Construction has started on Anegada’s hybrid renewable energy & battery storage system that will harness solar energy to power the island. The facility will have the capacity to supply around 2.9 MW of energy, relieving the BVI Electricity Corporation of the electricity subsidies it has been paying for years. The project will also make rates […]
Minas Gerais becomes the first state in Brazil to reach 4 GW of generation from PV sources
January 5, 2023
The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil is the first in the country to reach 4 GW of generation from photovoltaic sources. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Toyota presents the first homologated hydrogen cell car in Chile
January 5, 2023
Toyota and government officials, including Minister of Energy Diego Pardow, presented the first homologated hydrogen cell propulsion car in Chile. This type of vehicle is the first of its kind in Latin America. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the La Armonía area
January 5, 2023
The government of the Province of Chaco, Argentina, announced the installation of PV in public buildings in the Park Nacional El Impenetrable, located in the La Armonía area. In addition, fifty health centers will also be supplied with solar energy. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Cuban state company announces a new program to power water pumping systems with PV systems
January 5, 2023
Grupo Empresarial Agua y Saneamiento, the Cuban state company in charge of supplying drinking water and the island’s sewage network, announced they will install photovoltaic energy equipment in eight provinces to be used for water pumping. The project will save 7.1 GW to the National Electric System (SEN). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
RWA Renewables starts development of its first green hydrogen project in Chile
January 5, 2023
German energy group, RWA Renewables, started the development of its first green hydrogen project in Chile. The company plans to install around 835 MW of electrolysis capacity. The hydrogen project will be accompanied by a 1GW wind farm to power the electrolysis process. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Chile LA launches commercial operation of 87.9 MW solar farm
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA has started commercial operation of its 87.9 MW Capricornio solar farm. Source: Renewables Now