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Verano Energy announces a multi-phase 25 GW green hydrogen project in Chile
August 17, 2023
Verano Energy is investing US$2.9 billion into its 25 GW green hydrogen project. Phase one includes the construction of two 2.5 GW hydrogen plants in Chile. Source: Renewables Now
Cemex and Swiss solar fuels developer, Synhelion, team up to build a solar-powered industrial cement plant
August 17, 2023
Cemex and Synhelion are working together to build a solar-powered pilot cement plant. The project garnered attention from the US Department of Energy, which awarded them US$ 3.2 million for their research. Source: Renewables Now
CAF plans to expand operations in the Caribbean
August 17, 2023
CAF announced its plan to expand operations in the Caribbean to address the financial needs of the region. They also announced they will finance up to US$50 million to match Barbados funding pool in its blue economy initiative. Source: Trinidad Express
Spain’s Cox Energy awarded 38.41 MW of solar generation in Guatemala
August 17, 2023
Guatemala awards Cox Energy 38.41 MW of solar generation in a reverse power auction. The company will invest around US$32 million into the project and expects it to be in full operation by 2028. Source: Renewables Now
EDP plans to invest US$2.7 billion into installing 4 GWp of DG solar projects worldwide, including in Brazil
August 17, 2023
EDP is planning to invest US$2.7 billion in the next few years to install 4 GWp of DG solar projects in Europe, the Asia Pacific, North America, and Brazil. The company currently has 1.6 GWp of installed DG solar projects across those locations. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s Ministry of Energy takes first steps towards closing all coal-fired power plants by 2030
August 17, 2023
Chile’s Ministry of Energy announced they are currently in talks with stakeholders to develop a new decarbonization plan in an effort to close all coal-fired power plants by 2030. Source: Renewables Now
The Saudi Fund for Development loans Belize US$77 million to build solar plant
August 17, 2023
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a loan agreement worth US$77 million to aid in the construction of a solar energy plant in Belize. Source: Business Wire
Panama launches EOI to develop national strategy for green hydrogen and its derivatives
August 17, 2023
The Government of Panama launched a request for expressions of interest to help develop Panama’s national strategy for green hydrogen and derivatives implementation by assessing the strategic options and viability for the country to become a green hydrogen hub. Source: World Bank
The Curaçao government is looking to use floating wind development to produce green hydrogen
August 3, 2023
The Curaçao government is currently looking to identify areas for floating wind development with a plan to eventually use the energy to produce green hydrogen. Source: Offshore Wind