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Chile unveils first locally manufactured hydrogen bus
December 19, 2024
Chile has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered bus, developed through a public-private collaboration led by Corfo, Colbún, Anglo American, and Reborn Electric Motors. The 8.5-meter bus, with a range of up to 600 km, will begin testing in 2025. It is designed for both urban and rural environments and is intended for use in public transport, […]
Metlen expands Chilean renewable energy portfolio to 588 MW with new solar farms
December 19, 2024
Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals has expanded its renewable energy portfolio in Chile to 588 MW by inaugurating two new solar farms: the Doña Antonia solar park with 86 MW capacity and the Coquimbo solar farm with 89 MW capacity. Source: BNAmericas
EGE Haina receives greenlight for 100 MW wind and solar project in the Dominican Republic
December 19, 2024
EGE Haina has received approval for a 100 MW renewable energy project in the Dominican Republic, comprising a wind farm in Valverde province and a solar farm in San Cristóbal province. This initiative supports EGE Haina’s goal to reach 1,000 MW from renewable sources by 2030. Source: Renewables Now
UK announces US$10.7 million funding for Grenada’s geothermal energy development
December 19, 2024
The UK has announced a US$10.7 million funding package to support Grenada’s Geothermal Energy Development Project. The investment will fund critical resource testing, including drilling exploratory wells to evaluate geothermal electricity potential. Source: Caribbean Loop News
Trinidad and Tobago advances renewable energy goals with LiDAR deployment for wind resource assessment
December 19, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago has successfully deployed LiDAR devices in Orange Valley and Galeota to measure wind data for the onshore Wind Resource Assessment Programme (WRAP), marking a milestone in its renewable energy journey. Supported by the European Union and coordinated by the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), the initiative aims to achieve the […]
Honduras launches tender for Namasigüe Geothermal project development
December 19, 2024
The National Electric Energy Company of Honduras (ENEE) has opened a tender for technology selection and plant development for the Namasigüe Geothermal Project, with proposals due by January 21, 2025. This project, located in Choluteca, aims to develop a low to medium enthalpy geothermal power plant, considering social and environmental factors. Honduras currently has one […]
Dominica advances with first geothermal power plant project
December 6, 2024
Dominica is progressing with its first geothermal power project, with site preparation for the 10 MW plant underway. Construction is expected to begin by early 2025, following the completion of excavation work. The government has signed an agreement with Ormat Technologies Inc. to finance, operate, and maintain the plant, with ownership transferring to the government […]
Unicamp launches largest university microgrid in Latin America
December 6, 2024
The State University of Campinas (Unicamp) has launched the CampusGrid microgrid on its Barão Geraldo campus, the largest university microgrid in Latin America and the Caribbean. This US$7.7 million project integrates a 565 kW solar system with a 1 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) that provides up to two hours of autonomy, along with […]
Chile approves 250 MW “BESS La Isla” project for enhanced grid flexibility and decarbonization goals
December 6, 2024
The Chilean Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) has approved the 250 MW “Battery Energy Storage System – BESS La Isla” project in Llay Llay, Valparaíso, which will use lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery technology with a total capacity of 1,250 MWh. The project aims to integrate with the National Electric System to enhance flexibility, security, and […]