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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
Enel Brazil signs MoU to explore the potential development of green hydrogen projects in Bahia
May 5, 2022
Enel Brasil signs MoU with the government of Bahia to explore the development of green hydrogen projects in Brazil’s northeastern state. They will work with them on conducting technical, commercial, legal, and financial feasibility studies into the region’s potential for developing a green hydrogen production chain. 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
Uruguay releases bidding rules for green hydrogen grants
May 5, 2022
The National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay released the bidding rules to guide the competitive grant process for R&D projects to produce green hydrogen and its derivatives. The tender includes non-refundable financing support of US$10 million. Source: Renewables Now
AES Chile launches first self-built wind farm in Chile
May 5, 2022
AES Chile, a Chilean power producer, commenced operation of the 110 MW Los Olmos wind farm, the first self-built wind farm in the South American country. Source: Renewables Now
Cerro Dominador plans to build a 500 MW PV complex in Chile
May 5, 2022
Chilean solar energy producer Cerro Dominador secured environmental approval to scrap plans for a 110-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant and build a 500-MW PV complex. Source: Renewables Now
Voltalia announces their largest solar project to date in Brazil
May 5, 2022
Voltalia announces the development of their largest solar project to date. They will construct a 320 MW project at Serra Branca, the largest wind and solar complex in the world. Source: Street Insider
Acciona Energia has placed a turbine order with the Nordex Group totaling 131 MW in Peru
May 5, 2022
Acciona Energia places a turbine order with the Nordex Group totaling 131 MW, the first of its kind from Peru. Source: Renews Biz