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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
Wigton Windfarm Limited and EIC partner to supply solar energy to Jamaica’s airport
April 18, 2022
Wigton Windfarm Limited and EIC have announced a partnership to supply solar energy to Jamaica’s airport, under a joint venture agreement. Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Colombia launches taxonomy to support green finance growth
April 18, 2022
Colombia has launched a green taxonomy aimed to support the growth of its green financing market. Designed to create transparency and clarity around what constitutes green and sustainable investments, the taxonomy comprises an integral component of Colombia’s bid to be carbon neutral by 2050. Source: Argus Media