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Bosch North America to invest US$1.3 billion in green hydrogen technology
June 15, 2022
Bosch North America announces it will invest US$1.3 billion into hydrogen technology by 2025 to adapt to the changing mobility landscape. Source: Forbes
The US and Caribbean form PACC 2030 initiative to strengthen climate resilience and energy security
June 15, 2022
At the Summit of the Americas, the US announced a new initiative – PACC 2030 – to address the climate crisis in the Caribbean. The new initiative will aid in the integration of climate adaptation and resilience and the development of clean energy programs, as well as strengthening energy security. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
SPIC Brasil aquires 70% of Canadian Solar’s projects in Brazil
June 15, 2022
SPIC Brasil will acquire a 70% stake in Canadian Solar’s 738 MW of solar projects in Brazil. Source: Mercom Capital
The Bahamas successfully places a US$385 million bond into international capital markets
June 15, 2022
The Bahamas successfully places a multi-million dollar blue bond in the international capital markets. The government said the US$385 million dual-tranche debt offering was oversubscribed. Source: Caribbean Loop News
CABEI and other regional multilaterals commit to US$50 billion to support climate change action across LAC.
June 15, 2022
At the Summit of the Americas, CABEI and other regional multilateral organizations like the IDB, CAF, and CDB announced they will invest US$50 billion to support climate change action in the LAC region over the next five years. Source: BCIE
USAID and the Canadian Government will supply financial aid to Latin America and the Caribbean
June 15, 2022
USAID and the Canadian government announced financial aid to Latin America and the Caribbean. Canada will give US$112 million in financial aid, and USAID will supply US$331 million for humanitarian and long-term development assistance. Source: Caribbean Loop News
BNDES seeks smaller – but more – stakes in infrastructure projects
June 15, 2022
The Brazilian development bank (BNDES) will focus on infrastructure projects but seeks smaller stakes in each to distribute capital to more projects. They are also trying to attract private sector banks to this non-recourse project finance model. Source: BNAmericas
Mexico’s water authority launches tender for dam rehabilitation
June 15, 2022
The Mexican water authority, Conagua, launched a tender to rehabilitate the Venustiano Carranza dam, also known as Don Martín, in Coahuila state. Source: BNAmericas
Shell Energy Brazil invests US$1.5 billion into PV projects in Brazil
June 15, 2022
Shell Energy Brazil is investing around US$1.5 billion to develop five PV power plants in Brazil, including a 2.1 GW solar park in Minas Gerais. Source: Renewables Now