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Ohmium International and H2 Green Mining team up to utilize green hydrogen to decarbonize chilean mining operations
May 3, 2024
Ohmium International and H2 Green Mining have teamed up to develop green hydrogen projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions in mining operations in Chile. Together, they plan to develop a 20 MW green hydrogen pilot project in Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert, specifically in Calama. This project, with potential to scale up to 200 MW, will […]
Statkraft secures environmental approval for 185-MWp solar farm with BESS in Chile’s Antofagasta Region
May 3, 2024
Statkraft AS has been granted environmental approval for its Parina project, a 185 MWp solar farm with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Antofagasta region of Chile. To address concerns from indigenous communities, the project design was adjusted to avoid disrupting traditional cattle drive routes, recognized as local cultural heritage. Initially proposed as […]
Linde Plc to expand green hydrogen production in Brazil with 5 MW electrolyser plant
May 3, 2024
Linde Plc announced plans to build a 5 MW electrolyser in Brazil through its subsidiary White Martins, aiming to boost green hydrogen production in the country’s southeast region. Powered by solar and wind energy, the electrolyser plant in Sao Paulo state is set to commence operations in 2025. Source: Renewables Now
Ecoener secures green loan for 74 MW solar project in Guatemala
May 3, 2024
Ecoener SA has secured a US$64 million green loan from Central American bank BAC and Dutch development bank FMO for its 74 MWp Yolanda solar project in Guatemala. Source: Renewables Now
Statkraft to invest in solar capacity expansion in Bahia
May 3, 2024
Statkraft Energias Renovaveis SA plans to invest US$180.7 million to install 275 MW of solar capacity at two operating wind parks in Bahia, Brazil. Source: Renewables Now
IDB Invest and DFC launch new co-financing framework for Latin America and the Caribbean
May 3, 2024
IDB Invest and the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have launched a new co-financing framework to bolster collaboration on high-impact development projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. As an extension of the Americas Partnership Platform, announced by US President Joe Biden, the framework streamlines the process for providing up to US$50 million […]
Jamaica initiates ‘Blue Green Facility’ to address climate challenges
May 3, 2024
The Government of Jamaica, in collaboration with various international partners including the Green Climate Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank Group, and others, is discussing the establishment of a “Blue Green Facility” aimed at providing up to US$ 500 million over five years. The fund will comprise a combination of grants, concessional debt, guarantees, and […]
FlexGen partners with Arclight and Infinigen Renewables for PV and BESS project in Puerto Rico
May 3, 2024
FlexGen, in collaboration with IPP Arclight and its subsidiary Infinigen Renewables, is set to implement a 15 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside a 32 MW solar project in Puerto Rico. The initiative aims to enhance grid reliability and flexibility while meeting stringent grid specifications mandated by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. Source: […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister explores partnership for geothermal project
May 3, 2024
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, has had discussions with UAE-based investment firm K&K Group regarding the development of the much-touted geothermal project in Nevis. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy