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Eletrobras partners with Paul Wurth do Brasil to collaborate on renewable hydrogen initiatives
March 28, 2024
Eletrobras has entered into a memorandum of understanding with engineering consulting firm Paul Wurth do Brasil to collaborate on renewable hydrogen initiatives. This partnership includes plans to construct and operate a 10 MW plant for green hydrogen and oxygen production. Source: Renewables Now
Neoenergia signs agreement with Rio de Janeiro government for offshore wind power exploration
March 28, 2024
Brazilian utility company Neoenergia SA has entered into an agreement with the government of Rio de Janeiro state to explore offshore wind power projects. The MoU outlines plans for conducting studies on offshore wind generation in the state’s coastal region. Source: Renewables Now
Peru approves law to promote green hydrogen
March 28, 2024
Peru has passed a law promoting green hydrogen in the country. The law aims to foster research, development, production, and utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel and an energy source. Source: energiaestrategica
Mexico’s Ministry of Energy publishes guidelines on hydrogen
March 28, 2024
Mexcio’s Ministry of Energy recently published guidelines on hydrogen, including promotion of the market, development, and use cases. Source: Energiaadebate
Petrobras explores potential of natural hydrogen
March 28, 2024
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company, is exploring the potential of natural hydrogen as a cost-effective and low-emission alternative for clean hydrogen production. Source: Hydrogen Insight
Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, and Barbados explore Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
March 28, 2024
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is back in the mix in the Caribbean as countries look for sustainable energy alternatives. Recent meetings between the governments of Turks and Caicos Islands, Grenada, and Barbados have spurred interest in exploring OTEC as part of their renewable energy transition. Source: Environment Energy Leader
Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) aims to connect DR and Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable
March 28, 2024
The Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) revealed that connecting the Dominican Republic with Puerto Rico via a submarine electrical cable would cost over US$1 billion. Despite challenges, the project aims to strengthen ties between the two economies and, according to CTDC, would be completed by 2030. CTDC has submitted a proposal to the federal government […]
Dominican Republic makes more strides on solar energy with new concessions and renewable targets
March 28, 2024
The Dominican Republic’s government awarded definitive concessions for two solar projects totaling 67 MWn. Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina (EGE Haina) secured one concession for the 48.29 MWn Girasol II park in Yaguate, San Cristóbal province, while Jambolan Solar FV obtained the other concession for the 18.4 MWn Jambolan plant in Pedro Brand, Santo Domingo […]
Colombia announces first round of geothermal energy auctions
March 28, 2024
Colombia announced its first round of auctions for geothermal energy projects by the second semester of 2024. While the specific areas for tender have not been finalized, potential sites in the western mountain range, including Paipa and Iza in Boyaca, are being considered. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy