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Cuban state company announces a new program to power water pumping systems with PV systems
January 5, 2023
Grupo Empresarial Agua y Saneamiento, the Cuban state company in charge of supplying drinking water and the island’s sewage network, announced they will install photovoltaic energy equipment in eight provinces to be used for water pumping. The project will save 7.1 GW to the National Electric System (SEN). Source: PV Magazine LATAM
RWA Renewables starts development of its first green hydrogen project in Chile
January 5, 2023
German energy group, RWA Renewables, started the development of its first green hydrogen project in Chile. The company plans to install around 835 MW of electrolysis capacity. The hydrogen project will be accompanied by a 1GW wind farm to power the electrolysis process. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Chile LA launches commercial operation of 87.9 MW solar farm
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA has started commercial operation of its 87.9 MW Capricornio solar farm. Source: Renewables Now
Enerside Energy SA is constructing two solar PV projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 249 MW
January 5, 2023
Enerside Energy SA, a Spanish integrated solar PV platform is currently constructing two solar PV projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 249 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Engie Energia Chile SA invests US$650 million in two renewable energy projects in Chile
January 5, 2023
Engie Energia Chile SA will invest US$450 million into the 342 MW Lomas de Taltal wind farm project and US$300 million into the 638-MWh Coya battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
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
TÜV Rheinland issues first green hydrogen certification in Latin America to the Linde-White Martins plant
December 22, 2022
TÜV Rheinland issued the first green hydrogen certificate in Latin America to the Linde-White Martins plant. The certification involved technical documentation, analyses, and audits over a period of around three months. Source: PR Newswire
CDB approves US$17 million in financing for geothermal project in Nevis
December 22, 2022
The CDB approved US$17 million in financing for the development of the geothermal project in Nevis. The project’s aim is to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions, and increase energy security. Source: Caribbean News Service
Energias de Portugal SA produced its first green hydrogen at its pilot electrolysis facility
December 22, 2022
Energias de Portugal SA produced its first green hydrogen at its pilot electrolysis facility in Ceara. The hydrogen plant’s development cost around US$8 million. Source: Renewables Now