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Dominica announces ongoing flow testing at the second geothermal production well and drilling at the first reinjection well
April 27, 2023
Ongoing flow testing is currently taking place at the second geothermal production well in Dominica. Drilling at the first reinjection well has also began. Source: ThinGeoEnergy
AES plans to decarbonize its operations and add 2 GW of renewable energy in Latin America by 2024
April 27, 2023
AES is planning to eliminate coal from its portfolio and expand in generation and storage assets in Latin America. They plan to add 2 GW of renewable energy in Latin America by 2024. Source: Energia Estrategica
bp and Shell break ground on 112 MW solar plant in Trinidad and Tobago
April 27, 2023
Construction commenced on the 112 MW solar plant in Trinidad and Tobago, the project is being developed by bp and Shell. Source: EnergyNowTT
The Government of Panama approves contract for 40 MW solar plant at the University of Panama
April 12, 2023
Panama’s Cabinet Council approved the contract between the University of Panama and the company Greenwood Energy Central America for the development of a 40 MW solar plant at the University. Source: PR Newswire
Ecuador’s Ministry of Mines announces concession to award 500MW of renewable energy projects
April 12, 2023
The Minister of Mines, Ecuador announced a concession to award 500 MW of non-conventional renewable energy generation projects to companies in Ecuador, Mexico, Spain and France. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Anglo American leads study into the economic feasibility of setting up hydrogen hubs in two regions of Chile
April 12, 2023
Multinational mining company, Anglo American is leading a study on the economic feasibility of setting up a green hydrogen hub in two central regions of Chile, the Santiago Metropolitan region and Valparaiso. Source: Renewables Now
The Brazilian state of Piaui signs multiple agreements for green hydrogen development
April 12, 2023
The government of the Brazilian state of Piaui signed several agreements to develop green hydrogen generation projects backed by new solar power plants. Additionally, Solar Outdoor Media and Brazilian company Quinta Solar Energia signed an MoU to support the commitment to the development of green hydrogen in the state. Source: Renewables Now
The government of the Brazilian state of Parana partners with Engie Brasil Energia SA to develop large-scale green hydrogen projects
April 12, 2023
The government of the Brazilian state of Parana signed an MoU with Engie Brasil Energia SA to collaborate on the development of large-scale green hydrogen projects. Source: Renewables Now
BNDES signs largest financing agreement for DG renewable energy projects
April 12, 2023
BNDES granted a US$137.98 million loan to Alsol Energias Renovaveis SA to support 144 MW of distributed generation (DG) solar projects in Brazil. Source: Renewables Now