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Neoenergia begins construction on green hydrogen plant and refueling station in Brazil
June 26, 2025
Neoenergia is investing over US$5.4 million in one of Brazil’s first green hydrogen plants, under construction in Taguatinga, Federal District, with an opening planned for October. Powered by a photovoltaic system, the facility will serve as a refueling station for light and heavy vehicles and aims to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as transport and industry. […]
Zelestra launches Peru’s largest solar plant with 300 MW San Martín project in Arequipa
June 26, 2025
Zelestra has commenced commercial operations at the 300 MW San Martín solar farm in Peru’s Arequipa region—making it the country’s largest solar plant. Built in just 18 months by Zelestra’s in-house EPC team, the facility comprises approximately 450,000 photovoltaic modules and is expected to generate over 830 GWh annually. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil issues first offshore wind licence for 24.5 MW pilot off Areia Branca
June 26, 2025
Brazil’s environmental agency IBAMA has issued the country’s first preliminary license for an offshore wind pilot project—a 24.5 MW site featuring two turbines off the coast of Areia Branca in Rio Grande do Norte. Developed by SENAI ISI‑ER, the project will deliver power via subsea cables to the nearby port island and marks Brazil’s entry into […]
CAF Issues first blue bond, raising US$115.94 million for climate-resilient coastal development
June 13, 2025
CAF has launched its first-ever blue bond, raising US$ 115.94 million to support climate-resilient coastal development across the region. Underwritten by BNP Paribas Cardif, the 5-year bond will finance sustainable water management and marine ecosystem protection projects, with initial efforts in Brazil, Ecuador, and beyond. Source: CAF
UK and CDEMA sign MoU to strengthen Caribbean disaster preparedness ahead of 2025 hurricane season
June 13, 2025
Ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the UK has signed a new MoU with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response across the region. The agreement, signed in Barbados, includes adaptable emergency funding mechanisms such as an immediate mobilization fund to enable rapid deployment of response teams […]
CAF and CDB sign landmark MoU to expand development financing and collaboration in the Caribbean
June 13, 2025
CAF and the CDB have signed a landmark MoU to deepen collaboration and expand development financing across the Caribbean. Signed during the CDB’s 54th Annual Meeting in Brasília, the agreement outlines joint efforts in project financing, technical assistance, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in key sectors such as climate action, energy, water, and infrastructure. Source: CAF
Brazil’s Piaui state government inaugurates 456 MW wind power complex
June 13, 2025
Brazil’s Piaui state government has opened the 456 MW Ventos de Sao Zacarias Wind Power complex. The project took more than US$537.8 million in investment and comprises 10 wind parks. Source: Renewables Now
Honduras launches largest-ever 1,500 MW power tender to strengthen energy supply
June 13, 2025
Honduras has approved the specifications for an international public tender to procure 1,500 MW of power—the largest in the country’s energy history. Led by ENEE and supported by national and international experts, the process aims to strengthen the energy matrix and ensure long-term supply. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Bolivia launches green hydrogen pilot projects to diversify energy mix and enter global market
June 13, 2025
Bolivia has launched its first green hydrogen pilot projects in Oruro, Tarija, and Santa Cruz as part of a national strategy to diversify the energy mix and enter the global low-carbon hydrogen market. The initiative includes a 2 MW electrolyzer in Oruro, which will use solar-powered electrolysis to produce hydrogen for blending with natural gas […]