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The IDB approves loan for US$200 million to electrify rural communities in Bolivia
November 9, 2023
The IDB approved a US$200 million dollar loan in support of a Bolivian program that works to universalize electric energy service, specifically in rural areas. The program will use different technologies to supply electricity, including the installation of solar plants, the extension of distribution networks, construction of mini-grids with hybrid renewable energy systems and energy […]
The US is investing US$440 million to install PV with storage in Puerto Rico
November 9, 2023
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) will invest US$440 million for the installation of residential solar and battery storage systems in up to 40,000 homes in Puerto Rico. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Argentina is set to develop 450 MW of PV power plants
November 9, 2023
The state of Mendoza in Argentina is set to develop six new PV plants with an overall total capacity of 450 MW. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic reports significant growth in distributed generation
November 9, 2023
The National Energy Commission (CNE) of the Dominican Republic has reported significant growth in distributed generation through the Net Metering Program. In 2019, the country had 80 MW of distributed generation, which has now increased to over 320 MW in 2023. This distributed generation accounts for 2% of the country’s electricity supply. Source: PV Magazine […]
Opdenergy Holdings SA announces PPA for 108 MW solar farm in central Chile
November 9, 2023
Spanish renewables developer, Opdenergy Holdings SA, secured a multi-year PPA for a 108 MW solar farm in central Chile Source: Renewables Now
Brazil’s state of Piaui signs MoU with Shizen Energy to study the viability of an offshore wind project
November 9, 2023
The governor of Brazil’s state of Piaui signed an MoU with Shizen Energy to look into the viability of an offshore wind project that would cost around US$4.95 billion. Source: Renewables Now
The Brazilian state of Ceara awards preliminary license for Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP)
November 9, 2023
The superintendency of environment in the Brazilian state of Ceara awarded a preliminary license for the Green Hydrogen Hub at the Pecem Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP) to aid in accelerated set up for companies within the complex. Source: Renewables Now
CDB to launch innovative project preparation fund
November 9, 2023
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is launching a climate change project preparation fund to support its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in creating feasible proposals to obtain climate financing. Source: BN Americas
BNDES is set to loan São Paulo US$497 million for the purchase of electric buses
October 27, 2023
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved a loan for US$497 million to fund the purchase of between 1,000 and 1,300 new electric buses in São Paulo Source: Rio Times Online