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UAL launches 9-day Caribbean shuttle service linking Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname
August 28, 2025
UAL has launched the Caribbean Shuttle, a fixed 9-day loop service connecting Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana), and Paramaribo (Suriname), to meet rising demand for reliable shipping in the Southern Caribbean. Source: UAL Alliance
Colombian Navy unveils “Vector H2,” Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered maritime prototype
August 28, 2025
The Colombian Navy has unveiled “Vector H2,” Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered maritime prototype, developed under its Gaia Strategic Plan to integrate clean technologies into naval operations. The project, which retrofits existing vessels with hydrogen propulsion systems, will progress from a scale model to a full-size operational ship. Aimed at reducing emissions and the Navy’s carbon […]
Dominican Republic launches 600 MW solar and wind tender with mandatory storage and dollar PPAs
August 28, 2025
The Dominican Republic has launched its first tender for up to 600 MW of solar and wind capacity with mandatory storage, requiring all projects to include battery systems capable of at least four hours of backup. Winning projects, ranging from 20 MW to 300 MW, will sign long-term dollar-denominated PPAs, giving investors revenue certainty while […]
Chile to pilot renewable energy and green hydrogen system at Antarctic research base
August 28, 2025
Chile’s Antarctic Institute (INACH), supported by GIZ, the EU, and regional partners, is developing a pilot hybrid system of solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen at the “Professor Julio Escudero” base on King George Island. The project aims to replace diesel with sustainable energy for electricity and heating, reducing the base’s carbon footprint while serving […]
Colombia installs 42 solar-powered wells to improve rural water access in Córdoba
August 28, 2025
Colombia’s Regional Autonomous Corporation of the Sinú and San Jorge Valleys (CVS) has delivered 42 solar-powered deep wells in Córdoba to improve rural access to drinking water. The initiative uses photovoltaic systems to ensure reliable water supply, particularly during severe droughts. This project strengthens resilience in vulnerable communities while promoting renewable energy use. Source: PV […]
Ecuador approves 643 MW of private-led solar and hydro projects for grid and self-generation
August 28, 2025
Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy has authorized 643 MW of new renewable capacity through self-generation and distributed generation projects led by private companies. The initiatives, consisting of solar and hydro plants, include 179.1 MW for distributed generation to the national market and 464.6 MW for self-generation with the option to sell surplus power. Companies […]
OECS advances 30 MW geothermal project in St. Kitts and Nevis with five bids and US$37 million secured
August 28, 2025
The OECS Commission has received five bids from internationally recognized firms, including Iceland Drilling, Marriott Drilling, Ormat Technologies, and others, for the production drilling phase of the planned 30 MW geothermal power project in St. Kitts and Nevis. With US$37 million already secured from international lenders, drilling is expected to begin in early 2026 to […]
Acciona Energía secures concession to explore 61.2 MW Malabrigo wind project in Peru
August 28, 2025
Spanish renewables firm Acciona Energía has secured a temporary concession to explore a 61.2 MW wind project — the Malabrigo wind farm — in the Razuri district of Peru’s La Libertad region, with a 24-month feasibility study window allowed by the Energy Ministry. Source: Renewables Now
Chile proposes US$2.8 billion in tax incentives to accelerate the green hydrogen industry
August 28, 2025
Chile has proposed a bill offering up to US$2.8 billion in tax credits between 2025 and 2030 to boost demand for green hydrogen and derivatives like ammonia and methanol. The plan includes six competitive tenders and a special tax regime for producers in Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, with corporate tax exemptions and VAT relief on […]