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Peru approves US$11.2 billion green hydrogen megaproject
March 13, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Production has approved the Detailed Environmental Impact Study for the Horizonte de Verano Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Arequipa. The US$11.2 billion project will include a water desalination plant and a solar PV facility with a capacity of up to 5.85 GWp. Once fully operational in five years, it is expected to […]
Genneia launches first solar PV plant in Mendoza and expands renewable investments
March 13, 2025
Argentinian renewable energy developer Genneia has inaugurated its first solar PV plant in Mendoza, the 90MW Parque Solar Malargüe I, following a US$90 million investment. The company is also developing a new 150MW solar plant in Mendoza, bringing its total planned investment in the region to US$400 million by 2026. Source: Renewables Now
ATOME secures up to $115 million in financing from Hy24’s Clean H2 Infra Fund for Paraguay’s Villeta green fertilizer project
March 13, 2025
ATOME, a leading developer of international green fertilizer projects, has signed non-binding Heads of Terms with Hy24’s Clean H2 Infra Fund for an investment of up to US$115 million in its Villeta project in Paraguay. The Clean H2 Infra Fund will serve as the anchor and lead equity investor for the 260,000-ton-per-year green fertilizer project. […]
EIB supports Barbados groundbreaking green hydrogen project
March 13, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is backing the Renewstable Barbados (RSB) project, which integrates solar power with green hydrogen storage to reduce the island’s reliance on imported fossil fuels by 50%. Developed by HDF and Rubis SCA, the project will establish Barbados’ first green hydrogen storage project and is supported by IFC, IDB Invest, and […]
Sorocaba unveils São Paulo’s largest distributed generation solar park
March 13, 2025
Sorocaba, Brazil, has inaugurated the largest distributed generation (DG) solar park in São Paulo state, capable of producing 10 GWh annually. Developed through a partnership between Sorocaba Technology Park and Grupo VA Soluções Sustentáveis, the project also aims to boost local investment, economic growth, and job creation. Source: Renewables Now
BNDES approves US$26 million for biogas plants at Grupo Piracanjuba to cut emissions
March 13, 2025
BNDES has approved US$26 million in financing for four industrial effluent treatment plants with biogas production at Grupo Piracanjuba’s facilities. The funding will also support the replacement of fossil fuel-based boilers at two factories. Once operational, the plants will produce up to 11.7 million cubic meters of biogas annually, offsetting approximately 152,700 tonnes of CO2 […]
El Salvador expands geothermal capacity with new 7 MW Berlin Plant and Ahuachapan upgrades
March 13, 2025
El Salvador’s 7-MW Berlin binary geothermal power plant has been installed and is undergoing testing, with operations expected to begin later this year, according to Daniel Alvarez of DGEHM. Additionally, improvements at the Ahuachapan geothermal plant have increased its capacity by 2 MW, bringing the country’s total installed geothermal capacity to 204 MW. Managed by […]
Grenada opens first climate-smart fisher facility to boost resilience and sustainability
February 28, 2025
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in partnership with Grenada’s government and international organizations, has inaugurated the island’s first Climate-Smart Fisher Facility in Soubise, St. Andrew. The facility integrates renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and coastal protection measures to enhance the resilience of the local fishing community while mitigating climate change impacts. In addition to supporting fishers with […]
Bahamas signs US$200 million agreement with Afreximbank to boost infrastructure and trade
February 28, 2025
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis signed a US$200 million framework agreement with Afreximbank which aims to develop climate-resilient and trade-enhancing infrastructure. The agreement is expected to support projects in road construction, energy, and economic development. Source: Tribune 242