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Neoenergia SA launches its first renewable energy hybrid complex in Brazil
March 31, 2023
Neoenergia SA launched its first renewable energy hybrid complex, a combination of solar and wind farms totaling 600 MW. The project in located in the northeastern state of Paraiba and integrates the 471.2-MW Chafariz wind park and the 149.2-MWp Neonergia Luzia solar plant connected to the same substation and transmission line. Source: Renewables Now
Agreement signed to begin construction on 9.5 MW of grid-connected solar farms in Grand Bahama
March 31, 2023
A group of stakeholders, alongside an independent power producer have signed an agreement to officially begin construction of 9.5 MW of grid-connected solar farms in Grand Bahama. The project’s total investment is US$15 million and construction will begin this month. Source: Renewables Now
AES Andes plans to build a 379 MW solar farm co-located alongside a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Atacama Desert
March 31, 2023
AES Andes is planning to build a 379 MW solar farm in the Atacama Desert. The project will be co-located with a 542-MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The company will invest around US$710 million. Source: Renewables Now
Creral and Mil Engenharia begin operation at a 1.2 MWp floating solar power plant in Minas Gerais
March 31, 2023
The Brazilian cooperative, Creral, and local engineering firm, Mil Engenharia, began operation at the Veredas Sol e Lares plant, a 1.2 MWp floating solar power plant in Minas Gerais. The project was set up on Santa Marta lake hydropower plant. Source: Renewables Now
EDP Renovaveis SA plans to build a 123 MW wind park in Brazil
March 31, 2023
EDP Renovaveis SA is planning to build a 123 MW wind park in Brazil’s northeastern Paraiba state. The project will cost a total of US$266.2 million and will feature 21 wind turbines. Source: Renewables Now
The IMF approves US$1.7 billion in funding for Jamaica under its Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)
March 31, 2023
The IMF approved US$1.7 billion in funding for Jamaica. Under the two year agreement the country will receive funds from the PLL as insurance against inflation, a global slowdown, and new COVID-19 outbreaks. They will also receive money to help strengthen Jamaica’s resilience to climate change, advance decarbonization efforts, and manage transition risks. Source: JIS.gov
Pavana Energy Ltd. announces their first operational wind farm in Barbados
March 31, 2023
Pavana Energy announced the development of their first operational wind farm in Barbados. The project is expected to produce 2.5 Gwh of energy annually. Source: Pavana Energy
Puerto Rico gears up to launch its first community-led microgrid
March 17, 2023
Puerto Rico’s community-led Adjuntas microgrid project is ready to launch. The project has become a high-profile example of how Puerto Rican residents are finding their own solutions to the island’s fragile electricity system. Source: Canary Media
Río de Janeiro releases strategic plan for energy transition projects and decarbonization
March 17, 2023
The Brazilian State of Río de Janeiro released its strategic plan for energy transition and decarbonization projects. They have committed to the development of energy transition and decarbonization to promote the development in the region. Source: Estrategia