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Launch of Interactive Map for the 2023 edition of H2LAC Index
April 3, 2024
New Energy alongside our partners at Hinicio are proud to announce the launch of a new interactive map for the 2023 edition of the annual H2LAC Index, the most extensive annual index on the status and progress of the regional hydrogen economy.
Colombia announces first round of geothermal energy auctions
March 28, 2024
Colombia announced its first round of auctions for geothermal energy projects by the second semester of 2024. While the specific areas for tender have not been finalized, potential sites in the western mountain range, including Paipa and Iza in Boyaca, are being considered. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, and Barbados explore Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
March 28, 2024
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is back in the mix in the Caribbean as countries look for sustainable energy alternatives. Recent meetings between the governments of Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, and Barbados have spurred interest in exploring OTEC as part of their renewable energy transition. Source: Environment Energy Leader
Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) aims to connect DR and Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable
March 28, 2024
The Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) revealed that connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable would cost over US$1 billion. Despite challenges, the project aims to strengthen ties between the two economies and, according to CTDC, would be completed by 2030. CTDC has submitted a proposal to the federal government […]

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LASCO distributors completes solar pilot project in partnership with UWI and USAID
April 15, 2024
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
April 14, 2024
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
April 14, 2024
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
April 14, 2024
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
Celsia and Chevron partner to install solar plant in Panama
April 14, 2024
Celsia and Chevron Panama have agreed to install a 4.03 MWp solar plant at the Bahía Las Minas fuel terminal in Colón, Panama. This plant, located on the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to commence operations by the end of this year or early next. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

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August 22, 2023
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