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CFBC and GSI to establish Caribbean Centre of Excellence for sustainable innovation and workforce development
March 14, 2024
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and Green Solutions International SKN Incorporated (GSI) have announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish the Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training. This initiative, to be unveiled on April 9, 2024, will provide state-of-the-art training in sustainable innovation and skilled workforce development. Source: St. Vincent Times
Colombia and Germany forge partnership for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
Colombia and Germany have launched the Steering Committee of the High-Level Green Hydrogen Group, marking a significant step in their cooperation on energy matters. This initiative aims to foster collaboration in industrial and energy sectors, particularly in the development of a hydrogen economy in Colombia. Source: BN Americas
Peruvian Congress advances green hydrogen initiative
March 14, 2024
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of Peru has approved a proposal promoting the research, development, and utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel and an energy source in the country. The proposal includes initiatives to be implemented by the Ministry of Production, focusing on promoting projects, innovation ventures, and technological transfer in the energy […]
Uruguay partners with Setec to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger train
March 14, 2024
The Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) and Transport and Public Works (MTOP) of Uruguay, along with the French consortium Setec, have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger transport service for the Central Railway commuter train. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama aims to bring PV systems to vulnerable communities
March 14, 2024
The National Secretariat of Energy in Panama has initiated the Solar Operation project, aiming to install photovoltaic systems in 663 homes of families in communities vulnerable to climate change. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Puntacana Group partners with Eurelius for solar energy project in Punta Cana
March 14, 2024
The Puntacana Group and Eurelius have signed an agreement to implement a solar energy generation project in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This project will generate over 50% of the energy consumed in the community, with plans for more than 30 MWp of solar production and over 50 MWh of battery storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
IDB approves US$400 million loan to Chile for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$400 million loan to Chile for the development of its green hydrogen industry, marking the first such loan granted by the IDB to a country in the region. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grenergy inaugurates the largest PV plant in south of Chile
March 14, 2024
Chile inaugurated the 241 MWp Gran Teno photovoltaic plant in the Maule region, the largest installation in the south of the country. Developed by Spanish company Grenergy. the plant, located in the province of Curicó, will provide electricity to over 136 thousand homes. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Antigua and Barbuda inaugurate hybrid solar plant
March 14, 2024
A new solar and battery project in Antigua and Barbuda, funded by the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, is now operational. The design includes solar panels and batteries that can withstand hurricanes and supply all daytime energy needs. PV Magazine LATAM