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Biwo Renovables secures permit for US$45 million 20.64 MW battery storage project in Chile
October 24, 2024
Chilean clean energy developer Biwo Renovables has obtained an environmental permit to install a 20.64 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) named Volcan Guallatiri in the Maule region, with a project value of approximately US$45 million. Source: Renewables Now
Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in Brazil
October 24, 2024
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras plans to launch its first pilot green hydrogen plant in the first quarter of 2026, following an investment of US$16.1 million. Source: Renewables Now
Celsia SA to launch Colombia’s first solar energy storage system
October 24, 2024
Celsia SA announced that Colombia’s first solar energy storage system will begin operations soon at a 9.9 MW solar farm in Valle del Cauca. The 1 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will store excess solar power generated by the Celsia Solar Palmira 2 plant. Source: Renewables Now
Panama launches tender for stable electricity supply and renewable energy contracts
October 24, 2024
Panama’s government, via the National Energy Secretariat, has initiated a short-term power procurement tender to ensure a stable electricity supply from 2025 to 2030 while protecting consumers from price volatility. The public bidding process, announced on October 8, must conclude by December 10, 2024, allowing power generators to participate in two categories: one for power-only […]
Inkia Energy aims to become Peru’s largest renewable power producer with gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects
October 24, 2024
Inkia Energy has announced plans to expand its installed capacity and become Peru’s largest renewable power producer by developing a pipeline of gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects. The company plans to contribute approximately 1 GW of solar power to the National Interconnected Grid starting in late 2025. Additionally, Inkia is expanding a photovoltaic farm in […]
Enel Colombia secures US$300 million financing for solar projects and grid updates
October 24, 2024
Enel Colombia has secured US$300 million in debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the construction of approximately 486 MW of solar parks and for grid updates to enhance grid resilience. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará approves first phase of the green hydrogen project at Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
October 24, 2024
The Government of Ceara has approves the first phase of Fortescue Metals Group’s US$5 billion industrial green hydrogen project. The facility will be developed within the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex. Source: Renewables Now
Ecoener secures concession for 60MWp solar PV project with battery storage in the Dominican Republic
October 24, 2024
Spanish renewable energy developer Ecoener has received approval from the Dominican Republic government to build the 60MWp Payita 2 solar PV project in Nagua, which will include a 15MW/60MWh battery energy storage system. Source: PV Tech
Dominica secures US$38.9 million loan for new transmission system
October 24, 2024
Dominica has secured a US$38.9 million loan to build a new transmission system, a key step towards advancing resilience and sustainability. Source: WriteUps24