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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. […]
Peru approves Fenix Power’s US$950 million, 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm in Piura
April 10, 2025
Peruvian environmental authorities have approved Fenix Power’s 660 MW Bayóvar wind farm, a US$950 million project planned for the northern region of Piura. Source: BNAmericas
Belize and CDB review progress on major road infrastructure projects
April 10, 2025
Belize’s Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) is reviewing major road projects—including the Coastal Highway, Philip Goldson Highway, and Eighth Road Project—alongside the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), a key funding partner. Source: Edition Channel 5 Belize
Colombia inaugurates solar-powered health energy communities in Magdalena
April 10, 2025
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has inaugurated three solar-powered health energy communities in Magdalena, installing nearly 156 kWp of photovoltaic capacity across the San Cristóbal Hospital and two health centers in Santa Marta. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grenlec seeks consultants for solar-plus-storage project at Grenada’s international airport
April 10, 2025
Grenada Electricity Services (Grenlec) is seeking consultants to support the development of a solar-plus-storage project at Maurice Bishop International Airport, featuring a 15.1 MW solar farm and a 10.6 MW / 21.2 MWh battery energy storage system. The World Bank and Caribbean Development Bank will co-finance the project. Source: PV Magazine LATAM