Bolivia

The IDB approves loan for US$200 million to electrify rural communities in Bolivia

November 9, 2023

The IDB approved a US$200 million dollar loan in support of a Bolivian program that works to universalize electric energy service, specifically in rural areas. The program will use different technologies to supply electricity, including the installation of solar plants, the extension of distribution networks, construction of mini-grids with hybrid renewable energy systems and energy […]

Bolivia’s president announces an increase in the country’s quantified lithium resources

August 3, 2023

Bolivia’s president announced that there is an increase of two million to 23 million tons of lithium resources in the country. The announcement further solidifies Bolivia as the country with the world’s largest know deposits of lithium. Source: AP News

Bolivia signs two deals worth a combined US$14 billion to build lithium plants in the country

July 6, 2023

Bolivia has signed two deals worth a combined US$14 billion to build lithium plants in the country. The first deal was signed with Chinese consortium CBC. The second deal was signed with Russian company Uranium One. The lithium plants are expected to be operational by 2025. Source: BNAmericas

Bolivia partners with China’s CBC consortium to develop its lithium reserves

February 1, 2023

Bolivia partnered with the CBC consortium, including Chinese battery giant, CATL, to develop its large reserves of lithium. The partnership gives CBC the rights to develop two lithium plants in Bolivia. Source: Reuters

Bolivia launched its first hybrid distributed generation system in San Simón

December 8, 2022

Bolivia launches its first distributed generation system in San Simón. The plant is powered by a hybrid of solar energy, lithium batteries, and a diesel genset. Source: PV Magazine LATAM

Bolivia’s ENDE seeks partner to install two wind farms

June 15, 2022

Bolivia’s ENDE seeks to identify partners to install the 21MW Warnes II wind farm and the 24-MW La Ventolera wind farm. Source: Renewables Now

Bolivian state power company Ende is looking for help to determine the future of the 100MW Laguna Colorada geothermal project

June 15, 2022

Three companies are interested in procuring a 130 day contract to determine the economic viability and future of the 100MW Laguna Colorada geothermal project in Bolivia. Source: BNAmericas

5 MW geothermal pilot plant in Bolivia will be in operation by April

February 26, 2022

Sacyr and Ormat Technologies announced that the 5 MW geothermal pilot project for the 100 MW Laguna Colorada geothermal plant in Bolivia will be in operation by April. The plant is 4970 meters above sea level, the highest altitude of any geothermal plant. Source: Think Geo Energy

Chile and Bolivia resume dialogue for possible electricity integration

January 5, 2022

Representatives of the Ministries of Energy of Chile and Bolivia have resumed talks to develop an electrical interconnection study, which will be financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The geothermal industry is a potential big winner. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy