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Celsia SA to launch Colombia’s first solar energy storage system
October 24, 2024
Celsia SA announced that Colombia’s first solar energy storage system will begin operations soon at a 9.9 MW solar farm in Valle del Cauca. The 1 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) will store excess solar power generated by the Celsia Solar Palmira 2 plant. Source: Renewables Now
Panama launches tender for stable electricity supply and renewable energy contracts
October 24, 2024
Panama’s government, via the National Energy Secretariat, has initiated a short-term power procurement tender to ensure a stable electricity supply from 2025 to 2030 while protecting consumers from price volatility. The public bidding process, announced on October 8, must conclude by December 10, 2024, allowing power generators to participate in two categories: one for power-only […]
Inkia Energy aims to become Peru’s largest renewable power producer with gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects
October 24, 2024
Inkia Energy has announced plans to expand its installed capacity and become Peru’s largest renewable power producer by developing a pipeline of gigawatt-scale wind and solar projects. The company plans to contribute approximately 1 GW of solar power to the National Interconnected Grid starting in late 2025. Additionally, Inkia is expanding a photovoltaic farm in […]
Enel Colombia secures US$300 million financing for solar projects and grid updates
October 24, 2024
Enel Colombia has secured US$300 million in debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the construction of approximately 486 MW of solar parks and for grid updates to enhance grid resilience. Source: Renewables Now
The Government of Ceará approves first phase of the green hydrogen project at Pecém Industrial and Port Complex
October 24, 2024
The Government of Ceara has approves the first phase of Fortescue Metals Group’s US$5 billion industrial green hydrogen project. The facility will be developed within the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex. Source: Renewables Now
Ecoener secures concession for 60MWp solar PV project with battery storage in the Dominican Republic
October 24, 2024
Spanish renewable energy developer Ecoener has received approval from the Dominican Republic government to build the 60MWp Payita 2 solar PV project in Nagua, which will include a 15MW/60MWh battery energy storage system. Source: PV Tech
Dominica secures US$38.9 million loan for new transmission system
October 24, 2024
Dominica has secured a US$38.9 million loan to build a new transmission system, a key step towards advancing resilience and sustainability. Source: WriteUps24
Chile’s national green hydrogen strategy could unlock 70x current electricity capacity
October 24, 2024
Chile’s renewable energy potential could supply 70 times its current electricity capacity and produce up to 160 million tons of clean hydrogen annually by 2050, according to the country’s National Green Hydrogen Strategy. Source: Reuters
Cuba faces fourth major blackout in 48 hours amid severe infrastructure crisis
October 24, 2024
Cuba’s electrical grid suffered its fourth collapse in 48 hours, leaving millions without power amid ongoing shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The outages, following weeks of rolling blackouts, triggered small protests across the island. The crisis began when Cuba’s largest power plant shut down, and efforts to restore power have been hampered by a […]