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IDB Invest launches first private sector bond to boost sustainable development in the Amazon
July 5, 2024
IDB Invest launched its first private sector bond to support green and social projects in the Amazon. The five-year, US$8.7 million bond aims to foster economic opportunities while protecting the rainforest. Source: IDB Invest
Nicaragua launches tender for geothermal development at Cosigüina Volcano
July 5, 2024
The Nicaraguan Ministry of Energy and Mines has launched an international tender seeking companies specializing in deep well drilling to develop geothermal energy at the Cosigüina volcano. Interested firms must submit proposals by August 19, 2024. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
Solarpack connects 144 MWp solar farm to the power grid in Colombia
July 5, 2024
Solarpack connected its 144 MWp La Union solar farm to the grid in Colombia. The project required a total investment investment of US$100 million. Source: Renewables Now
SPIC and Recurrent Energy LLC inaugurate 292 MWp solar complex in Brazil
July 5, 2024
China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and utility-scale solar and energy storage firm Recurrent Energy LLC have launched operation at a 292 MWp solar complex in Brazil. The project required a total investment of more than US$183.8 million. Source: Renewables Now
Ecoener to begin construction of 50 MW solar plant in Panama
July 5, 2024
Ecoener SA announced plans to begin building a 50 MW solar PV plant in Panama later this year. The plant is the company’s first project in Panama. They currently have projects operating in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Colombia. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Enel Colombia launches two solar farms in Colombia
July 5, 2024
Enel Colombia has announced commercial operation of its two new solar farms, La Loma and Fundacion, adding a combined 240 MW to Colombia’s power system. Source: Renewables Now
Genneia raises US$60 million in green bond offering
July 5, 2024
Argentine power company Genneia successfully raised US$60 million through a dollar-linked green bond on the domestic market. Source: Renewables Now
Dominican Republic approves new solar projects with storage
July 5, 2024
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic granted a definitive concession for the 83.4 MW/101.6 MWp Ardavin Solar project, which includes an energy storage system. Source: Renewables Now
Guyana launches tender for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects
July 5, 2024
Guyana’s Public Utility (GPL) has initiated a tender for three utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, totaling 15 MWp of solar capacity and 22 MWh of storage. The tender, part of the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (GUYSOL) Programme, is funded through the Guyana-Norway Partnership Source: PV Magazine LATAM