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World Bank approves US$250 million for Chile’s sustainable water management program
June 19, 2024
The World Bank has approved a US$250 million project to support Chile’s Just Water Transition program. This initiative, managed by the Ministry of Public Works in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, aims to enhance sustainable and equitable water resource management. Source: The World Bank
BNDES approves US$39.7 million loan for solar and hydropower projects
June 19, 2024
BNDES has approved a US$39.7 million loan to support the construction of 29 MW of solar and hydropower capacity in Santa Catarina. Source: Renewables Now
Seabased to Develop 10 MW Wave Power Park in Barbados for Green Hydrogen R&D
June 19, 2024
Dublin based company, Seabased, has entered into an MoU with the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) to develop a wave power park in Barbados. Initially starting with a 2 MW pilot and expanding to at least 10 MW, this project supports Barbados’ efforts in advancing green hydrogen research and development. Source: Renewables Now
Genneia invests US$250 million into two solar farms in Argentina
June 19, 2024
Argentine power company Genneia invested US$250 million into building two solar farms in Mendoza. The two farms will have a combined capacity of 273 MW. Source: Renewables Now
Colbun SA fires up turbines at 816 MW wind farm in northern Chile
June 19, 2024
Colbun SA launched operations at its 816 MW Horizonte wind farm in northern Chile. Once it is at full capacity the wind farm will be capable of generating 2,450 GWh of electricity yearly. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Piaui and SPIC inaugurate 446 MWp solar complex
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui and SPIC started operation at the 446 MWp Marangatu solar complex. There are plans for an additional stage to reach a capacity of more than 700 MWp. Source: Renewables Now
Brazilian unit of SPIC to invest US$148.7 million into a 105.4 MW wind park
June 19, 2024
China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) will invest US$148.7 million into a 105.4 MW wind park in Rio Grande do Norte state. Source: Renewables Now
Government of Piaui signs MoU with Solatio Energy for a 4 GW solar power generation project
June 19, 2024
The Government of Piaui signed an MoU with Solatio Energia to develop a 4 GW solar power generation project, reportedly the largest of its kind in Brazil. The power plant is set to power the ammonia production industry in Parnaiba. Source: Renewables Now
Colbun SA proposes plan for 800 MW pumped-storage hydropower plant
June 19, 2024
Colbun SA proposed a plan to use the Pacific Ocean to draw water into a pumped-storage hydropower plant (HPP). If the project is selected for completion in northern Chile it is expected to produce up to 800 MW and cost close to US$1.4 billion. Source: Renewables Now