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Guatemala launches US$5 billion energy tender to secure 1,400 MW by 2030
April 25, 2025
Guatemala has launched its largest-ever energy tender, PEG-05-2025, aiming to contract up to 1,400 MW of guaranteed power starting in 2030 through new renewable and low-emission projects. Overseen by the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the CNEE, the plan could attract $US3–$US5 billion in investment for generation and transmission. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Repsol starts power generation at Chile’s largest wind farm
April 25, 2025
Repsol has started producing electricity at the 364 MW Antofagasta Phase 1 wind farm in northern Chile, the country’s largest wind facility. Completed in 19 months with a nearly US$454 million investment, the project will generate 750 GWh annually—enough to power around 220,000 households. Source: Renewables Now
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$510 million for Chilean solar-plus-storage project
April 25, 2025
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$510 million in financing from a consortium of international banks to develop the Estepa hybrid project in Chile. The initiative includes a 215-MW solar plant paired with two battery energy storage systems totaling 418 MW of four-hour capacity. Source: Renewables Now
Wärtsilä signs performance-based decarbonization deal with Curaçao utility Aqualectra
April 25, 2025
Wärtsilä has signed a five-year decarbonization services agreement with Curaçao’s utility Aqualectra, tying its payments to outcomes like reduced CO₂ emissions, improved energy reliability, and increased renewable energy use. The deal supports Curaçao’s goal to raise its renewable capacity from 30% to 70% by 2027 and includes the installation of a 38.4 MW grid balancing […]
World Bank launches regional facility to boost renewable energy in Eastern Caribbean
April 25, 2025
The World Bank has approved the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility to support Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines adopt cleaner, more resilient energy systems. Source: CBS42
Honduras considers debt-for-nature swaps and bond strategies to meet 2025 budget needs
April 10, 2025
Honduras is exploring new debt strategies for its 2025 budget, including debt-for-nature swaps, inspired by similar deals in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Finance Minister Christian Duarte noted the government is prioritizing agreements with multilateral agencies but is also considering repackaging domestic bonds into international ones to diversify financing options. Source: Latin Finance
Colombia unveils US$45 billion green hydrogen plan with ambitious 2030 targets
April 10, 2025
Colombia plans to develop a green hydrogen pipeline with potential investments of up to US$45 billion, as part of its national hydrogen roadmap. By 2030, the country aims to install 1–3 GW of electrolyzer capacity, invest US$2.5–5.5 billion, and generate 7,000–15,000 jobs Source: BNAmericas
Pure Hydrogen secures US$28 million deal to supply hydrogen infrastructure for Mexican projects
April 10, 2025
Pure Hydrogen Corporation has signed a Master Supply and Distributor Agreement with Mexico City-based GreenH2 LATAM to supply hydrogen infrastructure for two projects in Mexico. Valued at US$28 million, the deal includes four 2.5 MW electrolysers, as well as hydrogen compression, refuelling, storage, and transport equipment. Source: Fuel Cells Work
The European Commission, EIB, KfW, CORFO, and Chile’s Ministry of Energy launch a US$450 million initiative to support Chile’s green hydrogen development
April 10, 2025
The European Commission, EIB, KfW, CORFO, and Chile’s Ministry of Energy have launched the Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform to support Chile’s renewable hydrogen sector. Under this initiative, the EIB and KfW will each provide up to US$216 million (approximately US$432 million combined), with CORFO managing the disbursement of funds to eligible hydrogen projects. […]