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Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy launch 438 MW solar complex in Brazil
April 14, 2024
Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy have announced the commencement of commercial operations for their 438 MW Boa Sorte solar power complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
Elecnor receives approval for 283.8 MW wind farm project in Chile
April 14, 2024
Elecnor SA has received approval to construct a 283.8 MW wind farm in the Los Lagos region of Chile. Led by Elecnor’s renewables unit Enerfin, the investment in the project is estimated at US$312 million. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s Aneel receives strong interest in hydrogen projects from power sector
April 14, 2024
Brazil’s power sector regulator, Aneel, received expressions of interest (EoI) from 93 companies for low carbon hydrogen projects in the country. Source: Renewables Now
Enel Green Power begins operation of 348.3 MW wind complex in Brazil
April 14, 2024
Enel Green Power SpA has completed the Aroeira Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil, with a capacity of 348.3 MW. It is expected to supply electricity to around 849,000 homes and has created approximately 3,000 jobs. Source: Renewables Now
Voltalia plans US$3 billion green hydrogen project in Brazil’s Ceara state
April 14, 2024
Voltalia do Brasil plans to undertake a US$3 billion project for green hydrogen and ammonia production in Ceara, Brazil. The state government has signed a pre-contract with the Voltalia subsidiary to facilitate implementation of the project at the Pecem industrial and port complex. Source: Renewables Now
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister to lead renewable energy funding talks in Abu Dhabi
April 14, 2024
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing for an international trip focused on securing funding for a groundbreaking renewable energy project and participating in two prominent panel discussions. His itinerary includes a crucial visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he plans to engage in further talks with a consortium interested […]
IDB approves $60 million credit line to boost blue economy in the Bahamas
April 14, 2024
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) proposed a US$60 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects aimed at promoting sustainable development in The Bahamas. This initiative targets the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) within the country’s blue economy sector. Source: IDB
AGM proposes geothermal exploration subsidy in Mexico
April 14, 2024
The Mexican Geothermal Association (AGM) is advocating for a subsidy to support geothermal exploration, suggesting that funding could be sourced from the country’s oil revenue Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
IDB Invest issues sustainable bonds to fund infrastructure and projects in Latin America
March 28, 2024
IDB Invest recently issued two sustainable bonds in local currency. One was valued at 2.5 billion Mexican pesos (about US$150 million) while the other was valued at 40 billion Colombian pesos (around US$10 million). The funds will be directed towards promoting inclusive financing and providing support for essential infrastructure projects in transportation, renewable energy, telecommunications, […]