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Scatec ASA launched operation at 531 MW solar farm in Brazil
March 14, 2024
Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec ASA commenced commercial operation of the 531 MW Mendubim solar farm in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte. Source: Renewables Now
Genneia raises US$33 million through green bonds
March 14, 2024
Argentina’s Genneia successfully placed two green bonds and raised a total of US$33 million, which surpassed its intital target of US$10 million. Source: Renewables Now
Colombian firm Celsia and Chevron collaborate on solar farm in Panama
March 14, 2024
Colombia-based Celsia partnered with Chevron to set up and manage a 4.03-MWp solar farm at a fuel terminal in Colon, Panama. The solar plant will generate electricity required for Chevron’s operations at the terminal situated in Bahia Las Minas. Source: Renewables Now
IDB Lab invests in electric vehicle start-up, GoElectricTT, in Trinidad and Tobago
February 29, 2024
IDB Lab, the innovation arm of the IDB Group, will invest in startup GoElectricTT to introduce electric vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago. Source: IADB
Hyundai Motor announces US$1.1 billion investment in Brazil for green technology
February 29, 2024
Hyundai Motor is set to invest over US$1.1 billion in Brazil by 2032, focusing on technology for hybrid, electric, and green hydrogen cars Source: Reuters
Ignis unveils plans for six renewable projects in Peru
February 29, 2024
Spanish energy firm, Ignis, has unveiled plans to develop six renewable energy projects in Peru. Among these projects, four will be wind farms, expected to be operational by 2028, the other two will be PV projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company plans solar plant construction
February 29, 2024
The Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company (EGEPC) in the Dominican Republic, which operates two coal-fired power units totaling 720 MW, is seeking to build a 40 MWp solar plant for self-consumption. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Panama initiates renewable energy tender — the first of its kind in a decade
February 29, 2024
Panama’s National Secretariat of Energy (SNE) has issued a resolution directing the Electric Transmission Company SA (ETESA) to organize a tender for long term energy supply. The initiative aims to ensure reliable electricity, lower prices, and create green jobs. The tender encompasses 500 MW of power, with a 20-year contract signed with electricity distribution companies, […]
Grupo Greening secures a US$34 million green loan for solar project in Mexico
February 29, 2024
Grupo Greening 2022 SA secured a US$34.7 million green loan from Banco Santander to help fund the development of a 41.9 MW distributed generation solar project in Mexico. Source: Renewables Now