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Cobra to invest US$181 million into the largest wind project in Ecuador
May 18, 2022
Spain’s Cobra has committed to investing over US$181 million in a 110 MW wind project in Ecuador. The project is set to be the largest wind farm in the country. Source: Renewables Now
Casa dos Ventos Energias Renováveis issues US$87 million in green bonds to help finance wind complex expansion in Brazil
May 18, 2022
Brazilian wind developer, Casa dos Ventos Energias Renováveis issued US$87 million worth of green bonds to help finance the expansion of the 1,038 MW wind complex in Rio do Vento. Source: Renewables Now
Engie acquires development rights for 882 MW wind project in Bahia
May 18, 2022
French energy company, Engie has acquired the development rights to an 882 MW onshore wind project in Bahia from PEC Energia for a total investment of US$52 million. Source: Renewables Now
The Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment releases system to determine which infrastructure is most vulnerable to climate change
May 17, 2022
The Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment released new technology in Jamaica called the Systemic Risk Assessment Tool. The system was developed to help identify “hotspots” across the major infrastructure networks in the country, such as energy, water, and transport, to determine the most vulnerable to climate risk. Source: Reinsurance News
Chile auctions 26,687 acres of land for renewable energy intitiatives
May 5, 2022
The Chilean government will auction 26,687 acres of public land within the area of Antofagasta for renewable power projects. Source: Renewables Now
Braskem SA buys electricity from EDF Renewables do Brasil’s wind farm
May 5, 2022
Braskem SA signed an off-take contract with EDF Renewables do Brasil to buy electricity generated by a new wind farm. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil releases guidelines for September energy auction
May 5, 2022
Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy released guidelines for new energy auctions in September. The auctions will award energy purchase agreements (PPA) for hydrogen, wind, PV energy, energy from city waste, biomass, biogas, coal, and gasoline with terms of 15 years for wind and PV and 20 years for other sources. Source: Renewables Now
Eolos signs agreement with OceanOact for stake in Brazilian offshore wind market
May 5, 2022
Eolos Floating Lidar Solutions from Spain signed an agreement with the Brazilian company, OceanPact, to secure a stake in Brazil’s offshore wind market. Source: Renews Biz
Atlas Renewable Energy signs PPA with Enel Generación Chile for first wind project
May 5, 2022
Atlas Renewable Energy secured a PPA with Enel Generación Chile to develop its first wind power project. It will supply 1.3GWh per year to Atlas’ three wind sites, totaling 417 MW across Chile. Source: Renews Biz