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Norway’s Statkraft buys 222 MW of wind and solar projects in Peru
February 1, 2023
Statkraft Peru has acquired a wind and solar project in Peru totaling 222 MW. The solar farm has a total capacity of 150 MW and the wind project has 72 MW of capacity, but is expected to reach an additional 408 MW after a second expansion. The company plans to create a hybrid wind and […]
Dominican Republic’s CNE approved the development of two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 23 MW
February 1, 2023
The Dominican Republic’s CNE granted concession for the development of two solar PV farms, one with a capacity of 13.8 MW and the other 9.2 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Ecopetrol SA will be the only off-taker of electricity from a 25 MW biomass-fired power plant in Colombia
February 1, 2023
Ecopetrol is set to be the sole off-taker from the planned 25 MW biomass-fired power plant in Villanueva, Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
Study calculates Chilean green hydrogen will be competitive with production in Germany
February 1, 2023
According to Aurora Energy Research, Chilean imports of green hydrogen into the EU will be competitive with production in Germany. Source: Renewables Now
A new geophysical imaging technique aims to develop a more comprehensive method to image geothermal resources in Guadeloupe
February 1, 2023
A new geophysical imaging technique that can be used terrestrially and in marine environments is being tested in Guadeloupe. The INTERREG project aims to develop a better method to image the geothermal resources on the island. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Germany wants to collaborate with Brazil on the production of green hydrogen and other renewable energy expansion
February 1, 2023
Germany announced they are interested in collaborating with Brazil to expand renewable energy and to produce green hydrogen. Source: EPBR
Republic Bank launches social investment program, PMAD, in the Eastern Caribbean
February 1, 2023
Republic Bank launches their 2023 social investment program, Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) and unveils the sixteen partners who work with Republic Bank to spearhead social transformation in the Eastern Caribbean region. Source: The Voice SLU
ATOME Energy’s industrial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plant selected to potentially receive funding from the IDB
January 19, 2023
ATOME Energy announced that its industrial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Paraguay could receive potential funding from the IDB. IN order to receive the funding, the 120MW facility will need to meet the high standards set by IDB Invest’s environmental and social sustainability policies. Source: Proactive Investors
Grenergy completes development of a 240 MW solar power plant in Chile
January 18, 2023
Spanish renewable energy company, Grenergy, finished development of a 240 MW solar power plant in central Chile. This is the largest solar plant the company has ever built. They expect it to be fully operational in a few weeks. Source: Enerdata