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Grenergy Renovables secures green loan worth US$300 million to build 289 MW solar park in Chile
July 6, 2023
Spanish renewable energy company, Grenergy Renovables, secured a green loan worth US$300 million to fund the development of a 289 MW solar park in Chile.The loan was provided by a consortium of banks led by BBVA and includes a guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The solar park is expected to be operational in […]
Sonnedix and Cox Energy America launch operations at a 160 MW solar park in Chile
July 6, 2023
Sonnedix, and its joint venture partner Cox Energy America, have launched operations at the 160 MW Sonnedix Meseta de Los Andes solar park in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
The World Bank approves a US$150 million loan to support the development of Chile’s green hydrogen industry
July 6, 2023
The World Bank approved a loan for US$150 million to Chile, to support the development of its green hydrogen industry. The loan will help the country to establish a blended finance fund for green hydrogen projects and develop risk mitigation instruments to improve financing conditions. Source: The World Bank
The EU launches a US$243 million green hydrogen fund in Chile
June 23, 2023
The European Commission launched a US$243 million green hydrogen fund initiative in Chile that includes a technical assistance program with a budget of US$4.4 million from the EU and the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. There is also a fund of around US$237 million, which will provide financing for renewable hydrogen production […]
Enel Green Power Chile starts commercial operation of 162.8 MW solar PV plant
May 11, 2023
Enel Green Power Chile received approval to start commercial operation at its 162.8-MW net Valle del Sol solar photovoltaic plant in Antofagasta. Source: Renewables Now
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) is seeking environmental approval for a wind project in Chile
April 27, 2023
FRV is seeking environmental approval to install a 316.8-MW wind farm in Chile. The project’s total investment is around US$340 million. Source: Renewables Now
Chile announces national lithium strategy, which stipulates that the state should control production and development
April 27, 2023
Chile announced its national lithium strategy, which will put the state in control of the production. Current existing contracts with lithium providers will remain as is, but in the future, the state-owned lithium company will lead public-private partnerships. Source: Renewables Now
H2 Chile will collaborate with Commission 7 H2V CORFO Committee to update the Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030
March 31, 2023
H2 Chile will work alongside Commission 7 H2V CORFO Committee to update the regulatory plan for green hydrogen. The partners will participate in an analysis process and contribute their vision for the development of the Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
AES Andes plans to build a 379 MW solar farm co-located alongside a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Atacama Desert
March 31, 2023
AES Andes is planning to build a 379 MW solar farm in the Atacama Desert. The project will be co-located with a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The company will invest around US$710 million. Source: Renewables Now