Clean Energy

Colombia introduces new pricing mechanism for electricity market

December 6, 2024

Colombia’s government has introduced a new pricing mechanism for electricity on the country’s energy exchange, aiming to stabilize prices. Under the new rules, plants with low operating costs, such as those powered by coal, hydro, solar, and wind, will face significantly lower price caps. In contrast, high-cost plants using natural gas, diesel, or imported fuels […]

Colombia generated almost 90% of its electricity from renewable sources in November

January 5, 2023

According to the national grid operator, XM Compania de Expertos en Mercados, Colombia generated 89.26% of its electricity from clean and renewable sources in November. Source: Renewables Now

Brazil’s 2W Energia to supply local bank branches with clean electricity

October 19, 2022

Brazil’s 2W Energia signed a PPA with local bank, BANRISUL, to supply around 100 branches with renewable power. Source: Renewables Now

Enel Chile starts commercial operation at Central Azabache, Chile’s first hybrid non-conventional renewable generation plant

August 24, 2022

Enel Chile received approval from the National Electrical Coordinator to commence operation of Central Azabache, the first hybrid non-conventional renewable generation plant at the national level. It has an installed capacity of 60.9 MW and is connected to the 90 MW Valle de Los Vientos wind farm. Source: BNAmericas

Turtle Beach Island Resort in Belize will swap its diesel backup generation for a battery-powered clean energy system

July 27, 2022

Turtle Beach Island Resort in Belize will switch from a diesel backup generation to a battery-powered clean energy system. The On.Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will allow the resort to eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels. Source: Alt Energy Mag

Build Forward: An ambitious initiative to accelerate the energy transition in the Caribbean

November 29, 2021

By Therese Turner Jones and Roberto G. Aiello While the Caribbean’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are low compared to the global aggregate, the region is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, manifest in rising sea levels, warmer temperatures and increased intensity of hurricanes. The last three years have also seen a record rise […]