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The OECSC receives funding from the CDB for the OECS GeoBuild Program
April 12, 2023
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECSC) received funding from the Caribbean Development Bank to support the OECS Geothermal Energy: Capacity Building for Utilisation, Investment and Local Development (OECS GEOBUILD) Programme. Source: Caribank
Nevis Island Administration extends geothermal drilling tender
April 12, 2023
The Nevis Island Administration extended its geothermal drilling tender due to increased interest. Source: ThinkGeoEnergy
The Prime Minister of Portugal urges Latin American countries to consider exporting green hydrogen to Europe
March 31, 2023
The Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa invited Latin American to consider exporting green hydrogen to Europe by taking advantage of the interconnections agreed on by Portugal, Spain, and France. Source: MSN
MPC Energy Solutions officially connects its 12.3 MW solar farm to the grid in Colombia
March 31, 2023
MPC Energy Solutions launched operations at its 12.3 MW solar farm in Colombia. The company invested a total of US$11 million into the development and construction of the solar project. Source: Renewables Now
The National Authority for Environmental Licenses of Colombia (ANLA) approves the 100 MW Barzalosa PV project
March 31, 2023
The Colombian National Environmental Licensing Authority granted environmental viability for the construction of the Barzalosa solar park, a 100 MW plant located in Cundinamarca. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
H2 Chile will collaborate with Commission 7 H2V CORFO Committee to update the Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030
March 31, 2023
H2 Chile will work alongside Commission 7 H2V CORFO Committee to update the regulatory plan for green hydrogen. The partners will participate in an analysis process and contribute their vision for the development of the Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
A solar program in Cuba aims to equip 106 water pumps with photovoltaic energy
March 31, 2023
In the Cuban province of Las Tunas, a solar program is aiming to to provide photovoltaic energy to 106 water pumps in the rural community of Cruce de San Joaquín, Majibacoa municipality. In Havana, the company Servicios de Seguridad Integral SA (Seisa) began installing a 342 kW solar PV system. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Powerchina plans to build a 343 MW solar park in the state of Ceara
March 31, 2023
Power Construction Corporation of China, also known as Powerchina, is planning to invest US$337.55 million to build a 343 MW solar park in the Brazilian state of Ceara. Source: Renewables Now
Brazil plans to invest US$9.51 billion in transmission lines to aid in the integration of more solar and wind power
March 31, 2023
The Ministry of Energy in Brazil announced plans to invest US$9.51 billion in transmission lines to enable the integration of more wind and solar power. The government plans to up the amount of hybrid renewable energy complexes in the Northeast region. Source: Renewables Now