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IFC plans to maintain its environment-focused investments in Brazil, regardless of election outcome
April 14, 2022
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private-sector arm, plans to maintain the pace of its environment-focused investments in Brazil regardless of the outcome of the country’s October presidential election. Source: Reuters
Secondary schools in Jamaica set to reduce electricity costs by 40-70 percent through new pilot project
April 14, 2022
Thirty secondary schools in Jamaica will reduce electricity costs by 40-70 percent by increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources through the “Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Pilot Project” implemented by the Ministry of Education and Youth, the National Education Trust (NET) and Canada-based renewable energy company, Roswall Development Inc. Source: JIS
Government of Dominica acquires Emera’s majority holdings in DOMLEC
April 14, 2022
Emera Incorporated announces the sale of its majority holding in Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Source: Business Wire
Ad Astra Rocket and Mesoamerica form ProNova Energy to create full value chain hydrogen offering for Latin America
April 14, 2022
ProNova Energy, a joint venture between Ad Astra Rocket and Mesoamerica, seeks to mobilize rapidly to capitalize on hydrogen opportunities in Latin America. Source: H2 View
The Bahamas receives USD 9 million to construct two solar microgrids at the University of the Bahamas
April 14, 2022
The University of The Bahamas will construct two solar microgrids on Abaco through a US$9 million non-reimbursable financing agreement facilitated by the European Union Caribbean Investment Facility. Source: The Nassau Guardian
Enegix Energy signs MoU with Black & Veatch for study on Base One green hydrogen plant in Ceará
March 29, 2022
Enegix Energy signed an MoU with Black & Veatch, a global engineering and construction firm, to complete a study to determine the practicality of the Base One green hydrogen plant in Ceará, Brazil. The hydrogen project, in cooperation with the State Government of Ceará, will have a total investment of US$5.4 billion. Source: Renews.Biz
State of Ceara signs another two MOUs to develop PV and produce hydrogen
March 29, 2022
The government of the Brazilian state of Ceara signed MoUs with two firms to develop PV and produce hydrogen. Kroma Energia plans to develop 690 MW of PV in Ceara, and H2 Green Power Ltda seeks to produce green hydrogen at the Pecem industrial and port complex. Source: Renewables Now
AES and BRF sign agreement to construct the Cajuina wind complex in Brazil
March 29, 2022
AES signed an agreement with BRF, the Brazilian food giant, for a joint venture to construct a 160MW wind project in Brazil. The wind project, the Cajuina wind complex, located in Rio Grande do Norte, is scheduled to start operations in 2024. The complex will supply BRF with energy through a 15-year PPA. Source: Renews.Biz
Ecopetrol and Promigas launch Colombia’s first two hydrogen projects
March 29, 2022
Hydrogen makes landfall in Colombia. Ecopetrol started green hydrogen production with a 53.2 kW electrolyzer, and Promigas launched a project with plans to blend hydrogen with gas in its transport network. Source: BN Americas