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EDP plans to invest US$2.7 billion into installing 4 GWp of DG solar projects worldwide, including in Brazil
August 17, 2023
EDP is planning to invest US$2.7 billion in the next few years to install 4 GWp of DG solar projects in Europe, the Asia Pacific, North America, and Brazil. The company currently has 1.6 GWp of installed DG solar projects across those locations. Source: Renewables Now
Chile’s Ministry of Energy takes first steps towards closing all coal-fired power plants by 2030
August 17, 2023
Chile’s Ministry of Energy announced they are currently in talks with stakeholders to develop a new decarbonization plan in an effort to close all coal-fired power plants by 2030. Source: Renewables Now
The Saudi Fund for Development loans Belize US$77 million to build solar plant
August 17, 2023
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a loan agreement worth US$77 million to aid in the construction of a solar energy plant in Belize. Source: Business Wire
Panama launches EOI to develop national strategy for green hydrogen and its derivatives
August 17, 2023
The Government of Panama launched a request for expressions of interest to help develop Panama’s national strategy for green hydrogen and derivatives implementation by assessing the strategic options and viability for the country to become a green hydrogen hub. Source: World Bank
The Curaçao government is looking to use floating wind development to produce green hydrogen
August 3, 2023
The Curaçao government is currently looking to identify areas for floating wind development with a plan to eventually use the energy to produce green hydrogen. Source: Offshore Wind
Banco Bolivariano issues US$80 million in blue bonds in Ecuador
August 3, 2023
Ecuadorian lender, Banco Bolivariano, issued its first blue bonds in the country, totaling US$80 million. Source: Latin Finance
Sunfarming plans to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic
August 3, 2023
Sunfarming, a renewable energy company, is planning to construct a 50 MW agro-solar farm in the Dominican Republic. The project aims to combine solar power generation with agricultural activities, promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities. Source: Renewables Now
AES Andes successfully connects a 180 MW solar farm with BESS in Chile
August 3, 2023
AES Andes has successfully connected a 180 MW solar farm with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Chile. The solar farm, named Andes Solar II-B, is now operational and will provide clean and reliable electricity to the Chilean grid. Source: Renewables Now
Pacific Hydro launches construction of 293 MWp solar farm in Chile
August 3, 2023
Pacific Hydro has started construction on a 293 MWp solar farm in Chile. This is the company’s first solar farm in the country and has an estimated price tag of US$260 million. Source: Renewables Now