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Chilean companies eligible for up to US$1.5 million to finance RE self-generation projects via the Ponle energía a tu empresa program
March 2, 2023
The Ponle energía a tu empresa program, funded by the European Union is offering up to US$1.5 million to Chilean companies to finance electric or thermal self-generation projects with renewable energy in hopes of directly benefiting more than 100 micro, small, medium and large companies. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The Center for Solar Energy Technologies of Fraunhofer Chile develops evaluation tool for green hydrogen production, storage and transportation projects
March 2, 2023
The Center for Solar Energy Technologies of Fraunhofer Chile has developed the Green Hydrogen Explorer (EHV) that evaluates the leveled cost of hydrogen (LCOH) for green hydrogen production, storage, and transportation projects. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Argentinian energy company, Genneia placed green bonds equivalent to US$73 million to finance the construction of its solar and wind projects in the country
March 2, 2023
Argentinian energy company, Genneia, announced the placement of green bonds equivalent to US$73 million to help finance the 60 MW Tocota III solar plant and the 103.5 MW La Elbita wind project. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
AES Andes submits plans for a 392 MW PV and wind power park with storage to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile
March 2, 2023
AES Andes announced a submission to the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) in Chile for a hybrid park with a total capacity of 392 MW of PV and wind power with storage. The project includes the construction of a PV park with an installed capacity of approximately 252 MW, a 140 MW wind farm and a battery […]
The US announced a US$1 billion grant package for Puerto Rico that will help finance solar, storage, and resiliency projects
March 2, 2023
The US announced a grant package of US$1 billion for Puerto Rico that includes two rounds of financing for residential solar and storage projects, followed by climate resilient development such as microgrids, community solar, and grid retrofits. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Rio Grande do Sul announces green hydrogen strategy for the Brazilian state
March 2, 2023
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul announced a green hydrogen strategy that consists of use in refineries, industrial heating and road transport, focused on trucks, as key factors in the development of the value chain. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications launched a photovoltaic system that will feed the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station
March 2, 2023
The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications has launched a photovoltaic system with the assistance of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources. The installation will supply the Radio Spectrum Remote Monitoring Station and help reduce the costs of operations. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
Grupo Ecoener SAU signed two 15 year PPAs for 96 MW of solar projects in the DR
March 2, 2023
Spanish renewables developer Grupo Ecoener SAU has signed two 15 year PPAs for 96 MW of solar projects in the Dominican Republic. The company signed the agreements with Dominican power distributor and provider Edeeste. Source: Renewables Now
A 252 MW solar power complex built by Ibitu Energia in Brazil has reached full commercial operation
March 2, 2023
Renewable energy company, Ibitu Energia announced its 252 MW solar power complex has reached full commercial operation. The company signed a loan agreement with BNB for US$83 million to fund the project. Source: Renewables Now