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Comerc Energia and KWP Energia partner to supply electricity from 112 MWp floating solar park to Sao Paulo
August 29, 2024
Brazilian energy firms Comerc Energia and KWP Energia have partnered to sell electricity from a new 112 MWp floating solar park to low-voltage consumers in the Sao Paulo metropolitan area. Source: Renewables Now
Atlas Renewable Energy secures US$275.3 million for 787 MWp Solar Project
August 29, 2024
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$275.3 million in financing, coordinated by Itau BBA, for a 787 MWp solar project in Brazil. The solar complex is expected to start operations in 2025. Source: Renewables Now
McEwen Copper signs MoU with YPF Luz for 100% renewable energy at Los Azules Project in Argentina
August 29, 2024
McEwen Copper Inc has signed an MoU with Argentine power producer YPF Luz to ensure 100% renewable energy for its Los Azules copper project in San Juan province, Argentina. YPF Luz will be responsible for designing, financing, and constructing a high-voltage transmission line to connect the project to the SADI national grid. Source: Renewables Now
Sudene approves US$48.6 million financing for 164 MW of solar and wind projects in Brazil’s Northeast
August 29, 2024
Brazil’s Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) has approved US$48.6 million in financing for 164 MW of solar and wind energy projects in the region. The funds will support one wind project and three solar projects. Source: Renewables Now
Codelco secures US$532 million climate financing for full decarbonization by 2030
August 15, 2024
Codelco has secured US$532 million in climate financing from Crédit Agricole CIB, with backing from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank Group. This historic financing will support Codelco’s plan to decarbonize its entire energy matrix by 2030, including renewing electricity supply contracts with renewable energy sources. Source: America Economia
Antofagasta Minerals and ABB collaborate to electrify and automate mining operations in Chile for net zero emissions
August 15, 2024
Antofagasta Minerals and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance decarbonization efforts in Chile’s mining sector. The partnership will focus on electrifying and automating mining operations, with the goal of developing and implementing a net zero emission haulage solution. Source: New.ABB
Neoenergia forms joint venture with Carbon2Nature for reforestation and carbon credit projects in Brazil
August 15, 2024
Neoenergia has announced the formation of a joint venture with Spanish company Carbon2Nature, specializing in nature-based solutions (NBS) for carbon credit generation. The joint venture aims to implement reforestation projects in Brazil, including replanting, forest management, and mangrove conservation. Source: NeoEnergia
Argentina launches energy efficiency program with credit lines for energy-efficient technologies
August 15, 2024
Argentina’s Energy Secretariat has launched the “Energy Efficiency and Reconversion Program” to promote energy efficiency in homes and businesses. The program, developed in collaboration with Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA), offers credit lines for the purchase of energy-efficient technologies, including appliances, photovoltaic panels, and solar water heaters. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Gogoro Partners with Terpel to launch battery-swapping infrastructure in Colombia, promoting sustainable mobility
August 15, 2024
Taiwanese electric scooter company Gogoro is expanding globally, with a new venture in South America. Gogoro has partnered with Colombian fuel and lubricant specialist Terpel to introduce its battery-swapping infrastructure across Colombia. Source: MSN