Neoenergia Coelba received a US$115 million sustainability-linked loan from IFC to improve the reliability of power supply to help strengthen the resilience of Brazil’s energy sector. Source: Press Room.IFC
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
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
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
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
ContourGlobal Plc, the UK energy producer, sold its hydropower enterprise in Brazil for US$327 million. Patria Investments will take over. Source: Renewables Now
Neoenergia SA, the Brazilian utility company, bought two lots in the auction for transmission projects in Brazil that will facilitate the distribution of renewable energy across the country. Source: Renewables Now
