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Colbun SA fires up turbines at 816 MW wind farm in northern Chile
June 19, 2024
Colbun SA launched operations at its 816 MW Horizonte wind farm in northern Chile. Once it is at full capacity the wind farm will be capable of generating 2,450 GWh of electricity yearly. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Piaui and SPIC inaugurate 446 MWp solar complex
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui and SPIC started operation at the 446 MWp Marangatu solar complex. There are plans for an additional stage to reach a capacity of more than 700 MWp. Source: Renewables Now
Brazilian unit of SPIC to invest US$148.7 million into a 105.4 MW wind park
June 19, 2024
China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) will invest US$148.7 million into a 105.4 MW wind park in Rio Grande do Norte state. Source: Renewables Now
Government of Piaui signs MoU with Solatio Energy for a 4 GW solar power generation project
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui signed an MoU with Solatio Energia to develop a 4 GW solar power generation project, reportedly the largest of its kind in Brazil. The power plant is set to power the ammonia production industry in Parnaiba. Source: Renewables Now
Colbun SA proposes plan for 800 MW pumped-storage hydropower plant
June 19, 2024
Colbun SA proposed a plan to use the Pacific Ocean to draw water into a pumped-storage hydropower plant (HPP). If the project is selected for completion in northern Chile it is expected to produce up to 800 MW and cost close to US$1.4 billion. Source: Renewables Now
CIBC Caribbean and IDB Invest sign MoU for sustainable development across the Caribbean
June 19, 2024
CIBC Caribbean and IDB Invest signed an MoU to advance sustainable development across the Caribbean. The MoU established a framework of cooperation between the financial institutions and will focus on fostering the growth of SME’s, while also focusing on GDI efforts, promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, and boosting digitalization across the region. Source: Business […]
Soleco Energy Limited closes on investment deal with Rubis Caribbean Holdings
June 19, 2024
Soleco Energy Limited closes on an investment by Rubis Caribbean Holdings (RCH). The investment will fund new projects developed by Soleco and aid in expansion across the region. Source: OUR Today
Colombian engineers win first place in DOE’s geothermal energy competition
June 19, 2024
Two Colombian doctoral students at the University of Oklahoma won first place in the technical session of the University Geothermal Energy Competition hosted by the United States Department of Energy. Source: Piensa Geotermia
Barbados pushes for wind energy expansion with IFC partnership
May 31, 2024
The Government of Barbados is collaborating with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to increase its onshore wind generation capacity, aiming to mitigate climate change impacts and diversify its energy mix while reducing long-term energy costs. Source: St. Vincent Times