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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
CFBC and GSI to establish Caribbean Centre of Excellence for sustainable innovation and workforce development
March 14, 2024
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and Green Solutions International SKN Incorporated (GSI) have announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish the Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training. This initiative, to be unveiled on April 9, 2024, will provide state-of-the-art training in sustainable innovation and skilled workforce development. Source: St. Vincent Times
Colombia and Germany forge partnership for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
Colombia and Germany have launched the Steering Committee of the High-Level Green Hydrogen Group, marking a significant step in their cooperation on energy matters. This initiative aims to foster collaboration in industrial and energy sectors, particularly in the development of a hydrogen economy in Colombia. Source: BN Americas
Peruvian Congress advances green hydrogen initiative
March 14, 2024
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of Peru has approved a proposal promoting the research, development, and utilization of green hydrogen as a fuel and an energy source in the country. The proposal includes initiatives to be implemented by the Ministry of Production, focusing on promoting projects, innovation ventures, and technological transfer in the energy […]
Uruguay partners with Setec to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger train
March 14, 2024
The Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Mining (MIEM) and Transport and Public Works (MTOP) of Uruguay, along with the French consortium Setec, have signed an MoU to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen-powered passenger transport service for the Central Railway commuter train. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama aims to bring PV systems to vulnerable communities
March 14, 2024
The National Secretariat of Energy in Panama has initiated the Solar Operation project, aiming to install photovoltaic systems in 663 homes of families in communities vulnerable to climate change. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Puntacana Group partners with Eurelius for solar energy project in Punta Cana
March 14, 2024
The Puntacana Group and Eurelius have signed an agreement to implement a solar energy generation project in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This project will generate over 50% of the energy consumed in the community, with plans for more than 30 MWp of solar production and over 50 MWh of battery storage. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
IDB approves US$400 million loan to Chile for green hydrogen development
March 14, 2024
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$400 million loan to Chile for the development of its green hydrogen industry, marking the first such loan granted by the IDB to a country in the region. Source: PV Magazine LATAM