Climate Finance - New Energy Events

Honduras considers debt-for-nature swaps and bond strategies to meet 2025 budget needs
April 10, 2025
Honduras is exploring new debt strategies for its 2025 budget, including debt-for-nature swaps, inspired by similar deals in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Finance Minister Christian Duarte noted the government is prioritizing agreements with multilateral agencies but is also considering repackaging domestic bonds into international ones to diversify financing options. Source: Latin Finance
BNDES loans US$120.5 million for 121.5 MW in wind projects
March 27, 2025
BNDES approved a loan for US$120.5 million to support the development of 121.5 MW of Casa dos Ventos wind projects Source: Renewables Now
IDB and Chile sign US$180 million in agreements to boost sustainable growth and regional development
March 27, 2025
The IDB and Chile have signed US$180 million in agreements to promote sustainable economic growth, enhance regional government capabilities, diversify exports, and improve essential services on Rapa Nui. The agreements include funding for climate resilience, urban infrastructure, digital talent development, and energy and water service upgrades on Easter Island. Source: IADB
EGE Haina secures US$100 million green loan
March 27, 2025
Bladex and Scotiabank have granted a US$100 million green loan to Dominican energy company EGE Haina to support renewable energy projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
World Bank approves US$320 million strategic partnership to support Haiti’s recovery
March 13, 2025
The World Bank Group has launched a new five-year partnership (2025-2029) to help Haiti recover from economic and social challenges. The strategy focuses on immediate relief for vulnerable populations while laying the foundation for long-term recovery. With a US$320 million grant investment, the initiative aims to strengthen economic governance, create jobs, and sustain essential services. […]
IDB Invest and JICA launch US$1 billion fund to boost sustainable investment in Latin America
February 28, 2025
IDB Invest and JICA have launched the US$1 billion TADAC Fund, JICA’s first private-sector fund with the IDB and its largest in Latin America and the Caribbean, to co-finance sustainable projects and catalyze private investment. The initiative aligns with IDB Invest’s “originate-to-share” model, which promotes collaboration to bridge the region’s financing gap. The fund may […]
Ecoener secures US$43.1 million Proparco loan for renewable energy in the Dominican Republic
February 28, 2025
Ecoener has secured a US$43.1 million loan from Proparco to support its renewable energy projects in the Dominican Republic, including the 60 MW Payita 1 solar PV plant. Source: Renewables Now
Kallpa Generación issues US$500 million bond to fund solar project and refinancing
February 6, 2025
Peruvian power company Kallpa Generación has issued US$500 million in international bonds to help finance its 309 MW Sunny solar project in Arequipa and refinance its US$350 million Kallpa 2026 bond. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Niko Energy secures US$23 million to expand decentralized solar solutions in Mexico
February 6, 2025
Mexican solar start-up Niko Energy has raised US$23 million in debt and equity to expand decentralized energy solutions across Mexico. The funding includes US$8 million in equity from QED Investors, Picus Capital, 468 Capital, and Bridge Latam, along with US$15 million in debt financing from local investors. Source: Renewables Now